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By Callum Ludwig For the first time since 2020, thousands were able to come and enjoy the brave feats performed on bucking bulls and broncos at the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo.

With live entertainment from the Iain Archibald Band, a wide variety of food and drinks and jumping castles, animatronics and trampolines to keep the kids happy, there was something for everyone on the picture-perfect summer’s day.

For Kira and her kids Masha and Sasha, it was their first time at the event.

“We’ve never been before and it has been really good, a bit more shade would be nice, but otherwise, a really good atmosphere,” Kira said.

“We were just going to grab dinner but she [Masha] has convinced me to stay and watch because she’s excited for the main event.”

Tickets for the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo were completely sold out by the morning of Saturday 21 January, as camp chairs aplenty were

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parked by the arena and queues grew at stalls around Yarra Valley Racing.

The event was supporting awareness for Rett Syndrome, a cause well known in the Yarra Valley through the work of Lee Lawrence, whose daughter Gypsy has the condition.

Lee said it’s fantastic to have so many community events like the rodeo to support awareness for Rett syndrome.

“It’s really good to know I’m not doing this all on my own and to get that message to a whole new audience of people in the rodeo

community is amazing, the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo has done it again supporting us, hats off to them,” he said.

The junior riders and qualifiers took place from 3pm before the main show kicked off at 6pm, with rough stock events such as Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding and Bull Riding as well as timed events are Steer Wrestling, Rope and Tie, Team Roping, Barrel Racing & Breakaway Roping.

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Cutting business plastics

By Mikayla van Loon Being a week away from a statewide singleuse plastics ban, businesses, not-for-profits and other hospitality services have been left scrambling to figure out what they can and can’t use.

Mount Evelyn’s Tasty Az founder Jules Morman said she has been “crazily trying to prepare” with a “skeleton of information” provided by the State government before 1 February when the ban takes place.

As a social enterprise catering and cafe business, single-use items can be key to the way Tasty Az operates.

Under the ban, the use of plastic cutlery, single-use plastic straws, plastic plates, cotton buds and foodware and cups made from expanded polystyrene is a fineable offence Although taking steps herself to more ecofriendly practices by using bamboo cutlery and PET biodegradable containers and lids, Jules said some things remain unclear.

“We understand single-use straws. We totally get that, we understand. There’s no plastic cutlery and I think everybody’s been walking away from that for a long time. We understand anything that’s harmful to sea life or wildlife.

“We’ve all been diligently doing our bit but now we’re looking at all those extra little things that haven’t been addressed.”

A spokesperson from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action said this ban falls inline with others happening around the country in NSW, SA, QLD and WA. “We’re taking action to protect our environment by banning problematic single-use plastics and supporting businesses to switch to reusables, to protect our health, waterways and our planet,” they said.

Within the State government’s fact sheet about the ban, biodegradable straws have also been highlighted as ‘not allowed’ despite po-

Single-use plastic straws are included in the ban for Victoria from 1 February. Picture: UNSPLASH tentially using “compostable plastic or ‘plantbased’ plastic”.

“We currently do have straws and last year we moved them over to biodegradable straws, but they are about to be eliminated. So no single-use straws will be in so we’ve got them until the end of January,” Jules said.

While this is just the first phase of the single-use plastics ban, paper plates which have a plastic lining won’t be included until November 2024 but businesses are advised to begin reducing these products now.

Jules said “that’s where I’m stumbling”, finding it hard to gain clarity around com-

postable and biodegradable plastics for such paper items.

Having spoken to colleagues and others in the hospitality industry, Jules said it has all been rather confusing, with no one quite clear on the ban.

With potential stock piles of straws or other items, given many organisations were forced during Covid for hygiene reasons to use singleuse items, Jules said she is now unsure what to do with them.

“My concern is, well, what do I do with them now? I’m not going to put them in the rubbish, because that’s what we’ve been try-

ing to avoid doing.

“Ultimately, the end result is the same, that those single-use plastics end up in the environment, regardless of who puts them there but there’s not that clarity, in the rules or in the government websites that are giving us some answers there.”

The fact sheet states organisations under the ban should contact their suppliers to see if they can return or exchange items or “contact a local recycler to see if they can accept any of your items.”

Star Mail contacted some local sporting clubs about the ban, as they will also be held liable for the use of single-use plastic items listed, and while most said the ban wouldn’t impact them too much, they were either grateful for the reminder or weren’t aware the ban came into effect in February.

This ban comes as Australia makes a push towards reusable items across businesses, notfor-profits, sporting clubs, charities, manufacturers and many more to reduce landfill waste.

From 1 January 2026, manufactured products with single-use items like juice boxes with straws or yoghurt tubs with spoons will also be banned from circulation.

As organisations in the Yarra Ranges work towards the 1 February deadline, Jules said many are working together to understand the ban.

“We’re also busy trying to run our businesses, so I’ll talk to the supplier and we’re sharing information amongst ourselves at the moment,” she said.

In the lead up to the ban, information can be accessed via the www.vic.gov.au/plastics website, by calling the toll free hotline on 1800 844 946, or emailing sustainability@nra.net.au The National Retail Association is also conducting free information sessions every Friday at 11am until the end of February.

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IN BRIEF Woman dies in Lilydale

Female driver dies

Police have released a man from custody after a woman was found dead in Lilydale on Saturday night.

The man was said to have been assisting Homicide Squad detectives with their investigation.

“A post-mortem was conducted, and the death is not being treated as suspicious,” a police statement said.

“Police will prepare a report for the coroner.”

Police were reportedly called to an address on John Street around 5.30pm after receiving a call for help.

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After-disaster scams

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Police vehicles blocked off access to Queens Road at Monbulk-Seville Road (pictured) and Beenak Road as a result of the collision.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG 4th Lt. Smith said CFA has really strong processes in place internally for looking after members who’re involved in tragic incidents such as this.

“We know the toll it can take on our members, and we had a few newer members involved today. CFA’s peer support program met us at the station by the time we got back there, reminding everyone to be aware of any signs, that they might not be handling the situation as well as they’d perhaps like to and where they

can get help if they need,” he said.

“Whether they want to talk to someone through the peer support program, which is a bit more anonymous or the brigade leadership team who they know well, they can talk with someone.”

Anyone who witnessed the collision, has dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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New public defibrillator A new publicly accessible AED (automated external defibrillator) is now located outside the Woori Yallock Bendigo Bank, ready to revive in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.

The AED has step-by-step voice-over instructions for easy use regardless of experience.

An AED’s computer analyses a heart’s rhythm, determining whether defibrillation is needed when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest. A recorded voice cue then prompts the user to deliver a shock, which stuns the heart and stops all activity, giving it a chance to return to its normal rhythm.

AEDs are intended for use by any person, but formal training can also help you to feel more confident and comfortable if you need to use an AED. Just after 4am on the morning of Tuesday 17 January, a two-car collision left HealesvilleKoo Wee Rup Road in Woori Yallock, heading towards Healesville, with both lanes closed.

Crews from the Hillcrest and Yellingbo CFAs were called to a washaway as a result of the incident, alongside Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police.

Both lanes of the road were entirely blocked due to both the cars and empty chicken crates strewn across the road that had been launched from a trailer due to the impact of the collision.

Fortunately, everyone involved was able to escape with only minor injuries and the road was reopened after about two hours.

Police and Search and Rescue teams cleared a vehicle from the Yarra River. Picture: SUPPLIED 2016, after leaving his Burwood East home driving his silver VW Golf.

Adventures with Purpose has sonar equipment they use to search water ways for vehicles that may be linked to missing persons.

The vehicle found has not been linked to Chitnis’ disappearance however, police

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Ld. Snr. Const Roberts said police and Search and Rescue attended the scene and cleared the vehicle.

“There were no occupants but a number plate was recovered to assist with further investigation.”

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Yarra Glen police are investigating the discovery of a submerged vehicle which was found in the Yarra River on Thursday 12 January.

What remains of the vehicle is believed to be an older 1960s EK Holden station wagon which is expected to have been in the water for decades.

Leading Senior Constable Barry Roberts said police have submitted the number plates to Vicroads to gather more information about the car.

“We haven’t been able to establish who the car belonged to because the rego is so old, so we’ve sent request to Vicroads to see who the vehicle was owned to original,” Ld Snr Const. Roberts said.

The discovery comes after a private consortium called Adventures with Purpose was in the area searching for vehicles in the Yarra River that may be linked to missing man Tej Chitnis.

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The Yarra Ranges is no stranger to disasters in recent times, and residents should be aware that after a disaster scams may begin to appear in an attempt to take advantage of them.

Recent scams have seen people receiving direct messages via social media from fake agencies claiming to assist with disaster financial support. This is in an attempt to obtain your personal and banking information.

Tips to protect yourself: Ensure you are visiting an official government or not-for-profit website. If in doubt, go directly to their website, contact your local council or community resource centre for further assistance.

Be wary of unsolicited social media messaging and direct private messages.

Do not click on links in text messages or emails.

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A female driver died at the scene of a collision at the intersection of Beenak Road and Queens Road in Seville Tuesday 17 January.

Three cars were involved in the incident around 8am, with the collision believed to be a side-impact crash near a stop sign.

Wandin Fire Brigade 4th Lieutenant Phillip Smith was the rescue controller for the incident and said tragically the woman was deceased upon their arrival.

“One patient in one of the vehicles was deceased when we already arrived, so we focused on extricating the other patient while performing CPR on the deceased patient,” he said.

“We’ve done a debrief on it already with the crew that was involved and are pretty happy that it went as well as it could’ve gone given the dice we were rolled.”

Five CFA units from Seville and Wandin brigades attended the scene along side paramedics and police.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed five people were assessed at the scene.

A man in his 40’s was airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in a critical condition with upper body injuries.

A man and woman in their late 20’s traveling in the third vehicle, a Hilux towing an empty horse float, were both taken to Maroondah Hospital in stable conditions.

Their passenger, a male toddler, was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment and monitoring.

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, with the timeline of the collision at this stage uncertain.

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Bugs swarm local homes

By Renee Wood Yarra Valley residents awoke to find swarms of pesky little bug on their doorsteps, window sills and all through the house in the past week.

Star Mail contacted Agriculture Victoria to determine who the uninvited house guest was.

It’s now been confirmed the bug was a Rutherglen bug, which is a native species that’s a pest to numerous crops across Australia.

An Agriculture Victoria spokesperson said reports of the pest are growing.

“Agriculture Victoria has received an increase in reports of Rutherglen bugs recently across the north of the state,” they said.

“It’s likely there has been an increase in populations this year due to environmental conditions.”

The native pest can reach high population sizes, which was evident at many local homes, and outbreaks have been observed in the past.

They favour crops of canola, lucerne, wheat, sunflowers, safflowers, linseed and sorghum but once their tucker starts to dwindle, they will migrate in large numbers to the next food source.

This is likely what is happening in the Yarra Valley and why they are being seen in residential areas and houses.

The small, fast moving bug can build large populations during warmer months and can travel great distances, which is why it may be moving into or out of the Yarra Valley.

They are expected to naturally dissipate and move on in search of their next food source.

Reports of swarms on social media were high following the hot weather on Saturday 14 January however, numbers have since declined at known households.

It’s been reported several days of continuous rain usually stops an epidemic.

Thousands were found to cling to windows and walls in local homes.

The Rutherglen bug swarmed Yarra Valley homes in the past week.

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The pest is native and attacks crops.

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Restrictions ahead

By Tyler Wright The fire danger period is set to begin at 1am on Monday 30 January this year in the Yarra Ranges shire.

Those who burn off without a permit during the fire danger period are at risk of getting slapped with a fine of up to $22,000 and/or a term of 12 months imprisonment.

“That’s for repeat offenders and people with significant burns that potentially have the risk of harming other people... initially it could be a fine, it could be a warning,” Emerald Fire Brigade Captain Klaus Brodeck said.

“One thing that people don’t realise is that during the fire danger period, police will corespond with us to all jobs that come up as a burn off or illegal burn off. We have no say in that - the police will automatically attend and then it’s up to the police whether they fine the resident or what action they take.”

Mr Brodeck said even though we have seen quite a bit of rain, warm weather has approached and drying out the area quickly.

“There are some significant bushfire risks... in the bush but also in the paddocks as well, when you get to paddocks with the grassfire that’s where they have the ability to travel quite quickly, particularly on windy days.”

“Even though we have had quite a bit of rain, we’ve had some warm weather of late and we’ve seen things dry out really quickly... if you look around the area there are some quite long grasses which can burn very quickly.”

For CFA units, the fire danger period signifies the time of year where fire is most likely to spread, and grasses and fuels are dried out the most.

Increased temperatures and faster winds are also expected to take hold during the period; creating the ingredients of possible big fire.

“When they actually announce the fire danger period, it’s not taken lightly. There’s a lot of consultation between CFA and councils and other departments to ensure that it’s done for the right period of time and not too long or too short,” Mr Brodeck said.

“It’s only done as a last resort. Normally it can be even October, November or December.

So they really do focus on the conditions and we don’t know how long that will be in place for.”

Locals are advised to notify authorities of their plan to use fire to clean their property before the fire danger period through the Fire Permits Victoria Website (www.firepermits.vic. gov.au) or by calling ESTA on 1800 668 511.

To apply for a Permit to Burn during the fire

Firefighters tackling the burn-off.

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The Fire Danger Period will commence for Cardinia Shire on Monday 30 January. danger period, residents can use the Fire Permits Victoria website.

However, strict conditions are attached to the permits.

“It’s not a done deal just because they apply for it; normally we have no burning during the fire danger period at all,” Mr Brodeck said.

“There has to be some due diligence done by the council as well by the prevention officer to see if it is worthwhile and it’s required...

“It is very rare that one does get approved.”

Local fire brigades will likely be active on social media and notice boards around the area, educating the community on how they can prepare their property for fire and alerting them of any danger.

“We’re continuing training as normal where we’re doing more and more hands on activities to ensure we’re ready if something does pop up later to assist with,” Mr Brodeck said.

CFA will be introducing further FDPs for municipalities in the coming weeks based on assessments of the amount of rain, grassland

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curing rate and local conditions.

Based on the latest outlook, the fire season is expected to be normal in Victoria, except for parts of central, north east and eastern Victoria where the potential is below normal.

More information about burn-off restrictions specific to your area can be found by consulting local council.

More information and restrictions are published at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-danger-period-restrictions.

Victorians can find out “Can I or Can’t I?” information at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warningsrestrictions/can or by calling VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

The fire danger rating system changed as of 1 September and is now nationally consistent across every state and territory.

The system reduces the number of danger levels from six in the previous system, to four; Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic.

Information on the new fire danger rating system can be found on the CFA website.

Care Finders announced for Yarra Ranges Eastern Melbourne PHN (EMPHN) has announced the appointment of Care Connect as the new Yarra Ranges Care Finder to connect older members of the community to aged care services or other community supports.

It’s part of the Care Finders program which is an Australian Government initiative that was announced in the 2021-22 Budget following the royal commission.

The Care Finders program aims to engage older members of the community who have significant difficulty accessing aged care services and are at risk of “falling through the cracks.”

EMPHN has been tasked with commissioning broader Care Finder services based on their assessment of local need.

Care Finders aim to assist older people: understand, access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in their community find specialist and intensive navigation support improve their quality of life across their ageing journey and enable older people to remain in their preferred place improve integration between the health, aged care, and other systems at the local level Care finder services will complement, not duplicate, the My Aged Care channels that provide access support to people who are able to navigate the system for themselves. This will include at-risk older people who may or may not already be receiving aged care services,

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Crews from the Badger Creek, Healesville and Hillcrest CFAs put out a burnoff that grew a bit too fierce by Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road on Wednesday 18 January, but the incident ended up sparking different concerns.

With some CFA vehicles parked on the side of the 100-kilometre-per-hour road, the expectation was that drivers passing by would slow down to 40km/h to ensure the safety of brigade members on the scene.

Unfortunately, repeated near misses were reported back to Badger Creek CFA Captain Mike Thomas who was the incident controller, and police were required to enforce the speed reduction.

“We ended up with six appliances at the scene, three on the inside and three on the outside of the property. But we were getting messages on the radio saying that they were having near misses with cars coming in at 100 kilometres an hour,” he said.

“Where there are red and blue flashing lights working on or near roads, the speed limit is 40 kilometres an hour, and there were apparently cars not slowing down at all, it’s inviting disaster.”

Due to heavy rainfall through spring and the start of summer, CFA vehicles are often finding they cannot stray too far off-road as the ground on roadsides is currently a bit softer.

Mr Thomas said the situation improved after the police arrived but the rules are in place to protect them as well.

“Fighting a fire is dangerous in itself at times, and even though this one wasn’t particularly dangerous, there are always dangers involved, but we don’t expect to be facing dangers that can be avoided like the road,” he said.

“The road is possibly the most dangerous place we work on as firefighters, attending road accidents and things like that but cars coming in and 100 kilometres an hour shouldn’t be an issue to us.”

The rule states that motorists must not exceed 40km/h when passing a slow moving (no more than 10km’h) or stationary emergency vehicle and not increase their speed until a safe distance from the scene, which is relative to each incident. This does not apply to vehicles on the opposite side of a divided road (separated by a median strip) from an emergency or enforcement vehicle scene.

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Picture: UNSPLASH as well as potential carers or family members who need assistance on behalf of the person.

Care Connect is an independent, not-forprofit approved Home Care Package provider that provides personalised and consistent quality of care, supporting independence, freedom and comfort at home.

The services they provide include allied health services, home nursing, personal care, home maintenance, modifications assessment, shopping and meal support Services will be scaling up over the coming months with full service from April 2023. For more information, visit the EMPHN website.

Some CFA vehicles had to remain on the road for the incident.

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L-R: Kira, Sasha and Masha.

Mike, Dan, Jonathan and Kim were dressed fitting for the occasion.

This rider was able to hold it down in the Saddle Bronc.

Thousands attend rodeo

By Callum Ludwig The Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo made a triumphant return for the start of 2023, with picture-perfect conditions for the event.

Unable to be held since 2020, thousands of attendees of all ages came to enjoy the daring feats of those taking on bucking bulls and broncos and enjoy the festivities, such as live entertainment from the Iain Archibald Band, a wide variety food and drinks and jumping castles, animatronics and trampolines for kids.

For Kira and her kids Masha and Sasha, it was their first time at the event.

“We’ve never been before and it has been really good, a bit more shade would be nice, but otherwise, a really good atmosphere,” Kira said.

“We were going to head off and grab dinner but she [Masha] has convinced me to stay and watch the main event.”

The event was supporting awareness for Rett Syndrome, a cause well known in the Yarra Valley through the work of Lee Lawrence, whose daughter Gypsy has the condition.

Lee said it’s fantastic to have so many community events like the rodeo to support awareness for Rett syndrome.

“It’s really good to know I’m not doing this all on my own and to get that message to a whole new audience of people in the rodeo community is amazing, the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo has done it again supporting us, hats off to them,” he said.

“For me, the awareness is the most important thing, actually recognising these young kids that are battling this cruel disorder is the main thing. Before I started all this, no one really knew what Rett syndrome was, and now more and more people every day are hearing about it.”

Tickets for the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo were completely sold out by the morning of Saturday 21 January, as camp chairs aplenty were parked by the arena and queues grew at stalls around at Yarra Valley Racing.

Event volunteer Macauley was representing the Lilydale Football Club and spent a few hours helping keep the popular bucking bull running smoothly.

“It was good to have worked for a couple of hours and get it done early and get out and enjoy it after,” he said.

“It’s good for the footy club as well, it’s the biggest event we are involved in for the year and it’s great to be out there helping and getting a lot back from it ourselves as well.”

The junior riders and qualifiers took place from 3pm before the main show kicked off at 6pm, with rough stock events such as Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding and Bull Riding as well as timed events are Steer Wrestling, Rope and Tie, Team Roping, Barrel Racing & Breakaway Roping.

While it may only just have passed, there will be many who are excited to come back next year again to take in the show. It is highly recommended to get in early and buy tickets online to avoid the surge of attendees and ensure you can make the most of what the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo has to offer.

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Lincoln clings on.

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Quite a fall from up there!

L-R: Macauley and Jack.

Got a good grip.

Mason had a go on the bucking bull too.

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Lilliana Dean rounds the corner.

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Clara McCormack races round a barrel.

The thrills of barrel racing

By Callum Ludwig Two friends have taken up barrel racing in recent times and the Yarra Valley Pro Rodeo gave them a perfect platform to show off their skills.

Lilliana Dean and Clara McCormack had both ridden and competed in horse events all their lives, but are enjoying having made the pivot to rodeo.

Lilliana said ever since she moved to Mansfield, she hasn’t been able to get enough of rodeoing.

“It’s very different to eventing, much more relaxed. Eventing was a lot more strict and everything’s done to the rules, while in rodeo everyone helps you and wants to see you do well,” she said.

“I think the biggest difference is the atmosphere, everyone is so much calmer and hap-

pier and it’s made it really easy to make the switch. The crowds are there for a show, and they want to see mistakes, they want to see everything. The best thing to do is make mistakes because that’s how we learn.”

In barrel racing, the horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time, requiring the horse to be quick, strong and agile while the rider must have great control, quick thinking and courage.

“My goal for upcoming rodeos is just to get faster with my ponies and hopefully next year, we can be quite competitive. So at the moment, I’m just really trying different ways to see how that works with Lenny [her horse] and I’m pretty happy with it,” Lilliana said.

“We are really working on our first barrel

and not cutting into it, that’s our main focus at the moment.”

The approach to the first barrel is crucial in the sport, with the rider having to make a decision to go left or right and make the half-turn, before performing a flying change of lead and picking out an ideal turning spot at the second barrel.

Clara said she knew she wasn’t even going to get close to winning, but felt it was definitely fun to have a crack at it.

“It definitely brings you up and makes you want to do it more to know that when you arrive you’ve got someone there with you, as well as having all the support there too and the commentator telling you how well it’s going,” she said.

“Last year I started to train up my little pony

Star and started getting her going around the barrels and she’s just a bolting horse, she just doesn’t stop so I thought the barrels would be good for her and it’s been great, she’s loving it.”

Neither Lilliana nor Clara was able to win on the day, but their expectations were simply to ‘have a crack’ and keep improving as they gain more experience.

Clara said it has been pretty easy fitting in with the rodeo community.

“It was definitely nerve-wracking, hoping that I didn’t fall off in front of everyone but after I did the first run, for the second I felt even more confident,” she said.

“I’ll definitely come back again, it was really fun and people aren’t there to watch you compete perfectly, it’s all to see the entertainment.”

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By Callum Ludwig Warburton residents want to see the closure of the Warburton Highway for landslips repairs in February handled effectively, as frustrations continue to grow with the current circumstances.

Currently, residents have been waiting for the temporary traffic lights or traffic controllers to wave them through on one lane of the Warburton Highway, but they will have to take the narrow and windy Old Warburton Road when repairs likely begin in February.

Member of the Warburton Emergency Planning group Kevin Bargar said residents are concerned the arrangement is going to create some problems unless preventive action is taken to avert issues in advance.

“We’ve already had a preview of what it was like in October 2022 when the highway was originally closed completely for a few days while they assessed what needed to be done there. There were a couple of cars and one CFA truck in particular that had to veer off and fell into the side ditch to avoid cars,” he said.

“The road itself is not made for a lot of traffic, it’s back road, windy and hilly. We just need to see some action happen prior to and really communicate with the community, as we know Yarra Ranges Council and VicRoads are the two entities that will be able to work together ahead of time.”

The Warburton Emergency Planning group devised the following recommendations for the extended period of the highway closure: Clear communication to local residents and stakeholders on the plans for this repair including scope and timing. WEPG has access to a Community Noticeboard at the Warburton Bakery and has indicated it could be utilised and updated frequently to provide timely updates.

Remove the buildup of leaf litter, bark debris and protruding branches along the edges of Old Warburton Road to permit drivers to see the actual width of the bitumen Assess the leaning trees for potential removal before they fall on cars or block the road.

Police presence to enforce adherence to posted speed limits on Old Warburton Road,

A fire truck became stuck after having to veer on Old Warburton Road in October 2022.

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especially where speed is reduced on winding, blind corners.

Signage that directs drivers to use headlights at all times, day or night, while using this road to improve visibility to oncoming traffic.

Push bikes to be prohibited from using the Old Warburton Road while this high volume of traffic is re-directed during the roadworks on the Warburton Highway.

Regular road inspections of Old Warburton Road be conducted to look for downed trees/ branches, emerging potholes, etc.

Utilise small buses between Wesburn and East Warburton to ensure the current public and school bus timetables are maintained.

Post signage to prohibit oversize vehicles from using Old Warburton Road.

Mr Bargar said it’s just a matter of trying to give people enough information to drive safely.

“We want to be sure they know that they’re on a challenging road and they need to drive safely, especially for tourist who are unfamiliar with the area,” he said.

“We reached a lot of people with a post and another concern brought up was also that if they’re going to redirect the traffic to Old War-

consulted with local businesses on how to keep communities connected during summer and is looking to minimise the amount of time that the Highway needs to be fully closed. They are now completing any works that don’t require a full shutdown and the design is being refined to minimise environmental impact and reduce the construction period. We will also ensure the amount of time required for a full closure is limited to the bare minimum.

“We are finalising our plans to repair the Warburton Highway and aim to start work in February. We thank the community for their patience and we will work with Yarra Ranges Council to keep the community up to date with our progress,” said a Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson.

“Emergency vehicles will be given priority through the site if and whenever required and we will make sure we have plans in place to mitigate bushfire risks.”

When Warburton Highway needs to be fully closed to undertake works, vehicles will need to detour via Old Warburton Road. During this time, the Department of Transport and Planning will maintain access for buses, school buses, emergency services and tourist operators.

burton Road as it comes towards Wesburn, that’s going to push a lot of tourists off on that road, they’re not going to go into Wesburn and Millgrove, which is obviously still open, so we want a lot of signposting so they are sure of all their options.”

Old Warburton Road underwent works in November 2022 which finished at the beginning of December in preparation for the increased traffic expected in February.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child said the safety of the community and visitors is of paramount importance.

“While there are already emergency management plans that would take into account traffic management if there were to be an event, we understand that the community is highly concerned about the current closure of the Warburton Highway,” he said.

“Council is meeting with VicRoads soon to discuss this matter and continues to be in contact with Victoria Police and the CFA in relation to the closure of the Warburton Highway and the detour along Old Warburton Highway and concerns in relation to emergency management.”

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Natural disaster planning essential for small business

By Mikayla van Loon After shock floods rolled through the Yarra Valley in October last year, many stated they’d never seen anything like it but as more frequent natural disaster events happen, planning is more important than ever.

A new survey of small businesses by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, found only one in four small businesses have a plan in place for continuity after a natural disaster.

“In the aftermath of natural disasters, we typically see massive and heartbreaking clean-up efforts, a lengthy and hard-going recovery, questions asked about how small and family businesses and the communities they are a part of and service will bounce back and what, if anything, could have been done to better prepare,” Mr Billson said.

Having been asked by the Australian government last year in the wake of bushfires, drought, floods and the pandemic to conduct an inquiry into how businesses prepare for such instances, the Ombudsman visited 36 communities across Australia and received 2000 responses online.

“It is clear from our work that preparation is key to small and family businesses building resilience and coming through natural disasters in the best possible shape,” Mr Bilson said.

“It is equally clear that small and family business owners cannot do this on their own and require clarity and certainty of the support available.

“As a country we put an enormous amount of effort and resources into the clean-up.

Some 97 per cent of money spent by governments on disasters is after the event and only three per cent is on preparedness.”

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Shops along Lilydale’s Main Street that were affected by floods have returned to normal, with business booming.

Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON company indicated the shop had 16 inches of water come into it, destroying stock and swelling the front counters.

“We’re used to water because we are dry cleaners, so we’ve always got water around but we’re now more vigilant about having everything off the floor,” she said.

“We lost all our stock. We lost everything.

Everything that we use in the business, hangers, plastics, everything was gone.

“We’ve changed the way we’re storing everything in our store. So we are prepared if it were to come again.”

While the damage was relatively small in the scheme of things, Rachelle said the business owner Lisa is still trying to claim repairs on insurance.

“Compared to a lot of the other businesses we’ve recovered quite well. We were only closed for two days, which was a blessing but we’re still waiting for things to be fixed up by insurance, our floors still aren’t fixed and we’re waiting for new counters,” Rachelle said.

Unfortunately the survey revealed many small businesses face similar hardship when it comes to finding affordable insurance and

making claims.

In the neighbouring business, Yarra Valley Cycles, head of sales Damian said they were lucky in the sense that only the workshop and lower sections of the shop were affected by four or five inches of water.

But it still equated to around $30,000 of stock damage and around $100,000 of structural damage, having to rip up flooring, something they never expected to experience in Lilydale.

With 98 per cent of businesses in the Yarra Ranges being small businesses and 13,965 businesses employing between zero and 19 staff, Mayor Jim Child said supporting these proprietors is essential to a thriving community.

“Yarra Ranges Council is committed to the safety and resilience of local businesses in the face of natural disasters and encourages all businesses to prepare for any unexpected events that may arise,” he said.

“As we’ve seen in the last few years the disasters our region has experienced aren’t always fire and flood related.”

The Ombudsman’s report found that all levels of government and business communities have to work together to ensure small

and family business owners have all the information and support they need to manage risks in the future.

Mayor Child said post the 2021 storm event and the 2022 flooding, the council was committed to providing the support and links businesses owners needed, something it plans to continue.

“In light of the past few years, our Economic Development department is looking to facilitate a series of forums and workshops for local businesses and industry groups, covering topics of economic recovery, resilience, employment, and disaster management,” he said.

“The focus of these sessions is to offer constructive advice to support business recovery as well as tools for future crisis planning.”

One thing that came from the floods in October was a sense of community between business owners and staff, as each one offered to help the other during a challenging few days.

“We were lucky. Yarra Valley Cycles helped every shop. Without those boys I don’t reckon half the shops would have been open as fast as what they were,” Rachelle said.

“What became abundantly clear during our inquiry is that a strong sense of community connectedness, including collegiate business relationships – what we have called ‘socio-commercial capital’ – leads to more resilient and unified communities that learn from and support each other to work together to prepare for, and respond to, natural disasters,” Mr Bilson said.

The Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Inquiry report is available at www.asbfeo.gov.au where there are also checklists and resources to help small business prepare for a disaster and, if needed, to recover after one. mailcommunity.com.au

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Singing’s many benefits

By Renee Wood The new year always brings inspiration to try out a hobby or interest you’ve always thought about, and perhaps for some that may be singing.

Singing has many benefits including relieving stress, improving memory, building confidence and enhancing lung function.

These are all benefits that singing teacher Jennifer Legg has witnessed in her decades working in the industry, as well as being the singing teacher at Badger Creek Primary School for the past 17 years.

But it’s not just at the school singing is embraced, Ms Legg’s also the founder of the Badger Creek Women’s Choir.

The group started in 2014 with interest from local school families but has since grown to include many women from the wider area.

You may have recently enjoyed their performance at the Healesville Carols, or other local events such as the yearly ANZAC Day commemorations.

Ms Legg said it’s been a really great experience for herself and members past and present.

“We’ve forged some good friendships and connections and we have some social events.”

The group rehearses weekly and endeavours to perform throughout the year at community events and other arranged appearances.

This year the choir will be looking to have more public concerts and has plans to attend local aged care facilities to bring joy to residents.

Singers enjoy the social aspect of being part of the group but there are also mental and physical benefits to singing that are absorbed.

Badger Creek Women’s Choir is looking forward to the year ahead.

“The concentration, the breathing regulation… and I get a lot of feedback about how people feel really good after they’ve been to the choir rehearsal, which was just so nice to hear.”

For some time rehearsals have been held at the school but now the council has allowed the group to hold their rehearsals at the Healesville Memorial Hall.

Ms Legg said this is a very exciting move that will give singers a great singing experience.

“We’re just wrapped, it’s a beautiful venue to practice in… the sound is fantastic so it

gives a lot more back to us with singers being in a space that sounds so good.

“I think it’s going to be quite transformative for us actually having that accessible, lovely, luxurious space.”

If you’re interested in joining the group, anyone is welcome to attend the Wednesday night rehearsals.

It’s an inclusive and mixed ability choir with no singing background needed.

Ms Legg is able to help new students and arranges the performances to suit all abilities.

People with instruments and those open to solos can also be accommodated.

Picture: SUPPLIED “Because of my teaching background, I arrange all the music for the choir myself.

“I make sure the range is aimed at the skill level of the women I’ve got involved in the choir so I try to keep it on the edge of being challenging enough to keep people interested but also really doable for people.”

Rehearsals start for the year at the Memorial Hall from Wednesday night 1 February from 7pm - 8pm.

Contact badgercreekwomenschoir@gmail. com for more information.

Creative development

By Mikayla van Loon

We’re removing level crossings on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 67 already gone.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Belgrave and Lilydale lines

From 8.30pm 17 Feb to late May

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Road disruptions: Closed roads Mont Albert Road, Mont Albert

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Artists and creatives from the Yarra Ranges are invited to sign up to a free professional development program to expand their learnings and craft over the coming months.

The ArtsACTION program organised by not-for-profit Jumpleads NFP is being run across six metropolitan Melbourne council areas for the first time between January and June this year.

It’s aiming to provide career support to artists in any stage or age of their creative journey, as well as in all mediums from musicians to visual artists, performers to writers.

For Yarra Ranges Council, strengthening its capacity to help support creative industries in the region was a key factor in choosing to offer this program to local artists.

“Council recognises the important role the creative industries play within our communities and the value in providing ongoing opportunities for professional development, upskilling, and building connections to support growth of the sector,” Yarra Ranges Council Executive Officer for Creative Communities Jenny Davies said.

Offering 20 subsidised positions for artists in the Yarra Ranges, ArtsACTION provides a Zoom workshop series over six weeks, mentoring artists on different topics, as well as providing emailed resources throughout the course of the program.

Having seen the impact Covid had on creative industries and creatives themselves, the council saw this as an opportunity to gauge the need for upskilling and industry support to decipher where guidance or connections can be made in the future.

“Creative businesses in the region have been particularly impacted over the past few years by Covid-19 and storm events.

The ArtsACTION program provides an accessible capacity building offering for our creative industries,” Ms Davies said.

The professional development and business aspects of the course which may touch

on career pathways and building market reach could cater more to emerging artists while the networking and diversity of creatives involved may assist those who already have an established business.

Having conducted this course across regional communities over the last few years, Jumpleads director and program facilitator Sharon Seyd said often the work of artists can be overlooked.

“This program recognises that creatives are often under-resourced and overlooked - despite their importance as a highly valuable, vital sector of our communities,” she said.

‘According to Creative Victoria, in 201920, the creative sector contributed $31.6 billion to the Victorian economy, 8.6 per cent of the total state workforce.

“We have found most creatives want greater opportunities for exposure. Many need information, methods, and frameworks to maximise their potential.”

Yarra Ranges Council is currently taking expressions of interest for who might be interested in filling a subsidised position in either March or May. There are two online workshop series to choose from: Zoom Series #1 | Thursdays 10.30am 12pm | 23 Mar ‘“ 18 May Zoom Series #2 | Tuesdays 5.30pm - 7pm | 16 May ‘“ 20 Jun Not only does ArtsACTION aim to connect people to artists already in the industry but also from across the six participating councils including Yarra Ranges, Brimbank, Cardinia, Hume, Melton, and Nillumbik.

Although the workshops have limited places available, emailed resources can be accessed by anyone by signing up.

For more information go to: https:// popupart.com.au/artsaction To join immediately, complete the form at: https://bit.ly/arts-action-5-join To register for workshops, visit: http:// popupart-artsaction.eventbrite.com

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Last year’s Australia Day award winners with Mayor Jim Child.

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Australia Day in the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley will see new citizens’ ceremonies and awards handed out to exceptional members of the local community.

Ceremonies and awards

By Parker McKenzie Citizens’ ceremonies and awards are set to be handed out to exceptional members of the Yarra Ranges community this Australia Day. On January 26, Yarra Ranges will host an invite-only citizenship ceremony before announcing the recipients of its Australia Day Awards, who were nominated by the community.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said a large

list of awards will be handed out in several different categories.

“We’ve had a really good group of nominations this year,” he said.

“In terms of the Australia Day discussions, it’s business as usual for us at the council.”

The Australia Day Awards feature categories for Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Environmental Achiever of the Year, Ken McIntosh Memorial Award (Young Envi-

ronmental Achiever), Community Group of the Year, Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Ian De LA Rue Award for Community Achievement.

Mayor Child said the council will be hosting several state and federal politicians at the events.

“Daniela De Martino, the Member for Monbulk, Bridget Vallence, the Member for Evelyn, and Aaron Violi, the federal member for Casey, will all be there,” he said.

“The politicians have stepped up to the mark.”

Yarra Ranges Council has yet to make any social media posts about Australia Day, aside from promoting nominations opening for the awards in December 2022.

The Rotary Club of Wandin is hosting an Australia Day celebration at the Wandin North Oval from 11am to 4pm on January 26, featuring a sausage sizzle, inflatable slide, face painting, games, activities and more.

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Get ready for April Get ready to unleash your inner adventurer and make a difference in the lives of homeless canines at Adventure Dog 2023! This one-ofa-kind event is set to take place on 2 April at Wandin Park Estate Gruyere, and it’s not one to be missed.

For the dog lovers out there, Adventure Dog offers the ultimate challenge for both you and your furry best friend. The event features 25 obstacles over a 4km course that will test your mind, body, and bond with your dog. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the game, Adventure Dog welcomes participants of all fitness levels. With 1,000 competitors expected to take on the challenge and 4,000 people cheering from the sidelines, the event is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

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has chosen to fundraise again this year to help the lost and homeless animals at the shelter.

The event village is filled with dog-related market stalls, live music, and entertainment, and offers a family-friendly atmosphere for both participants and spectators. Spectators are able to cheer on from the side-line for free.

This year, Adventure Dog aims to raise over $80,000 for Animal Aid, which supports over 6,000 homeless animals each year at the shelter.

Mark your calendars for 2 April 2023 and join the adventure at Wandin Park, 305 Victoria Road, Gruyere, VIC, 3770. Adventure Dog 2023 is more than just a physical challenge, it’s a chance to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

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Babylon Starring Diego Calva, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie Rated MA15+ 3.5/5 A brash, gaudy but reverent tribute to early Hollywood, Babylon is somewhat less than the sum of its scintillating parts.

Directed by Damien Chazelle, Babylon excels in its visual language and more restrained dramatic moments.

Diego Calva anchors the film as Manny, an ambitious Mexican-American film assistant, delivering Golden Age good looks and charisma. Brad Pitt has a touching, tragic arc as Jack Conroy, a fading movie star who comes to accept that he has attained immortality through his work.

A major theme in Babylon is the film industry’s struggle to adapt to sound in the late twenties, and the film’s stand-out sequence is a nerve-wracking yet funny ordeal of a crew driven to sweaty, screaming rage as they keep messing up a scene.

Babylon has sumptuous cinematography, and certain scenes invoke The Seventh Seal, The Exorcist, Lost Highway and Carrie. Only film nerds like me will get this, but a subplot involving an outrageously angry German director (Spike Jonze) is almost certainly a riff on Fritz Lang. Babylon has several impressive long takes, but the close-up dialogue scenes have distracting handheld camerawork. Even for the heightened reality of Hollywood, some scenes go too far with bodily fluids and bizarre, debauched atmosphere.

Babylon’s opening party, an overstimulating literal orgy, will be an instant turn-off for some viewers. The tone comes full circle with a macabre mob party, but it’s too outlandishly disturbing – think David Lynch on bath salts – to be taken seriously.

Margot Robbie is Babylon’s weakest link: Robbie plays budding actress Nellie LaRoy with great range and gusto, but Nellie’s story of a rising star succumbing to drug abuse just isn’t very interesting.

Babylon is engaging and passionate but messy in more ways than one, and is playing in most Victorian cinemas.

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A hive of theatre activity Eltham Little Theatre Join ELT for a Season of Theatre Games in February and March.

Theatre Sports improvisation Competition 11 February.

A Play in a Day (or two) 24-25 February.

Theatre Trivia 10 March.

The Basin Theatre Season 1: Two and Two Together.

Rachel’s husband, Victor, never suspects that she is keeping an assignation with a young man in the house of her good friend Georgina.

Why should He? He has other things on his mind – in the shape of the said Georgina, who he is meeting secretly while her husband Henry, an actor, is safely occupied in the theatre.

But Henry returns home unexpectedly, and the two couples are forced into a riotous whirlwind of lies and misunderstanding…

Season: Thursday 23 February – Sunday 5 March.

The Basin Theatre is holding The Basin Showcase .

WHAT: A wide variety of acts will be on show at this event. It is not a competition, but a celebration of the best talent in the community.

The MC will be Jacinta Parsons, ABC Radio presenter.

WHERE: The Basin theatre Doongalla Rd. The Basin.

WHEN: Sunday 12 March.

Gemco Community Theatre Take Ten Play Writers’ Festival May 2023.

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Kemp’s curtain call Following the huge success of the 2022 Take Ten Play Festival, Gemco Players are now gearing up for 2023 Play Writers Festival.

Gemco invites you to consider being one of the actors or directors. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who like to step on the stage, or shape a story, but can’t commit to a full length play. Each play is under 10 minutes and is performed over a weekend at the beginning of May. Interest for Directors: Gemco invites Directors to come along for our play reading afternoon on Sunday 5 February 2-6pm. when Gemco judges will select the final 10 plays. This is a good chance to get a feel for the plays on offer as they will be read aloud by a group of the current actors.

Audition for Actors: Auditions will start on Sunday 12 February at 1 – 3pm.

If you are interested please contact Joy McLeary on gemcoplayers@gmail.com Performances in May: Friday 5 May at 8pm.

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Burton’s must read PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN A review of Underground by Mirranda Burton This is the sixth and final in a series of six reviews featuring the 2022 Readings Young Adult Book Prize.

If you are going to read one graphic novel this year, make sure you choose Underground: Marsupial Outlaws and Other Rebels of Australia’s War in Vietnam, winner of the 2022 Readings Young Adult Book Prize.

The book started in 2011, when the author Mirranda Burton became artist in residence at Dunmoochin, about 35 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, in Australian artist Clifton Pugh’s former studio.

We are familiar with Pugh’s legacy as a three-time winner of the Archibald Prize, including his famous 1972 portrait of former prime minister Gough Whitlam. Yet, it is rarely known that the artist had a pet wombat who was registered for military service in Vietnam in 1972.

This inspired Burton’s investigation into Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. After years of extensive research and numerous interviews, the graphic novel was born, featuring six memorable characters whose stories intersect in unexpected ways.

The first and foremost is Jean McLean, who convened the Save Our Sons Movement that from 1965 to 1973 campaigned against conscription and Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Initially they were seen as “rabble-rousers”: “Oh for goodness sake, go home and cook your husbands’ dinners!” “Shame on you t’call yourselves Australian.” “Let our boys join the army. It’ll teach them some discipline!” “Show some respect for our diggers! What would you women know about war?”

But by 1970 the tides of public opinion had turned. When McLean and her team spend 14 days in Melbourne’s Fairlea Women’s Prison after being changed with trespass while distributing anticonscription leaflets, 4,000 waterside workers in Port Phillip Bay went on strike in solidarity with these mothers.

Adding to the momentum was the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam in May that year, with 100,000 people taking to the streets in Melbourne alone.

Similar demonstrations were held in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.

Entwined with this unforgettable page of our nation’s history are the stories of Bill Cantwell and Mai Ho, survivors of the Vietnam War on the opposite sides. Cantwell witnessed his father’s prolonged suffering from the trauma caused by the Japanese military torture on the Thai-Burma Railway, before becoming permanently injured himself in Vietnam at the age of 20.

Meanwhile, Ho was only 14 when America and its allies left Vietnam after the Paris Peace Accords in January 1973, leaving behind “a decimated, scorched and poisoned country” where three million of Vietnamese people were killed It took years for Ho and her family to manage an escape from Saigon by boat, finally arriving in Australia as refugees in December 1982.

And, finally – having been registered for military service under the name “Hooper Algernon Pugh”, the wombat disappeared when his marble was drawn from the ballot in March 1972. Whether or not he was a conscientious objector remains unknown, but, thanks to him, we now have a stunning graphic novel, full of empathy, courage and resistance. mailcommunity.com.au

COMMUNITY COURSE GUIDE

Welcome to the new year The Healesville Living and Learning Centre staff are very excited to welcome you to a wonderful new year at the centre.

The team has put together a wonderful program of classes and activities to connect with the community and celebrate everything that makes Healesville special.

This year, the pre-accredited training calendar offers a range of opportunities to assist with gaining employment as well as skills that in cease our abilities and knowledge.

All of the courses are designed to build connections and promote inclusion.

The most favourite course, the Women’s Shed fills very quickly. Women bring their carpentry projects and ideas and learn how to use all of the equipment they need.

Late last year a new tutor was secured for Auslan and HLLC is very proud to be offering this to the community once again.

The centre is fortunate to have a local person, Fiona, leading the Bush Tucker Program with a focus on propagating as well as plants that can be used for food and medication.

Other great classes include permaculture, computers and smart devices and writing with a purpose.

In addition to these classes, HLLC will be offering a range of hobby and leisure workshops throughout the year.

The first workshop for 2023 is cheese making, something hoped to run again later in the year.

The centre will be also running workshops on bread making, jewellery making, bee keeping and many more.

Please contact if you are interested or have ideas for other activities.

Community Development Coordinator, Shona, has put together a program that cel-

HLLC has put together a wonderful program of classes and activities for the new year.

The team from Healesville Living & Learning Centre are excited for the year ahead. 278424 ebrates the diversity of Healesville life.

Starting with a day highlighting social justice and moving through events that promote

support for people with diverse abilities, as they are looking to connect with as many people as possible. The centre will also be working

with some of existing groups such as Arts and Minds to deliver community forums to promote awareness and support.

The HLLC team also offer information and referrals to local services, community walks, mental health and other support programs.

If you have a group or project that you would like to start, please come in and to have a chat about how they can help.

Their service relies on the great support and relationship we have with the community. It is supported by a group of incredible volunteers.

If you are interested in joining them, there is a variety of opportunities including reception/office, gardening, East End Opportunity Shop and Board of Management.

Please contact HLLC if you’d like to know more. Healesville Living and Learning Centre is open at 1 Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Phone 5962 5982 email: contactus@hllc. org.au

Healesville Living and Learning Centre has been providing quality programs and activities, focusing on supporting and encouraging life long learning, for more than 40 years. We are a Neighborhood House and an Adult Education provider, delivering pre-accredited training, recreational and support programs to the local community.

Term 1 at HLLC Auslan Environment and Sustainability Computer Training Art and Creativity Writing Health and Wellbeing Visit www.hllc.org.au online for more information and to enrol.

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Prepare for park visits

By Callum Ludwig A fine summer day might seem like the best time for a spontaneous trip to out beautiful national parks, but it is important to prepare and plan.

Meticulously organising the right items and clear and concise communication is crucial in the event that something could go wrong.

Parks Victoria Area Chief Ranger for the Yarra Ranges Conrad Annal said this planning and preparation is critical to having a safe and successful walk.

“Whether you’re wanting to do a short walk, or you wanted to take on something a little more ambitious, make sure that the distance suits your physical condition, but also then check the grade of the walk as well as most are graded for difficulty,” he said.

“Then when you have your location, wear good sturdy boots, have a backpack with a first aid kit, food and snacks, water and sunscreen and wear hats and clothing suitable to the conditions because especially where we are at Mt Donna Buang or Lake Mountain, the weather can change quickly and unexpectedly.”

In recent times, there have been three rescues in around the Yarra Ranges National Park, with one man rescued in October 2022 rescued after falling down a quarry in old Wesburn and January 2023 has already seen a large group of visitors to the Redwood Forest rescued after they couldn’t cross the Cement Creek Road Bridge due to construction works and a family rescued after they drove off the edge of the Black Spur in Fernshaw and crashed into a tree.

Mr Annal said Parks Victoria always asks that the walkers stay on the trails and don’t wander off them which leads to more rescues.

“Part of pre-planning is to make sure that you know the track that you’re going to be on, with hardcopy maps or electronic versions, keeping in mind some areas don’t have phone reception and you will have to download them beforehand. Failing that, a lot of tracks have

SES crews working to rescue stranded visitors at the Cement Creek Road Bridge in January.

Morley Walking Track, Fernshaw. signs to help people orientate where they are or emergency markers, with a specific code you can reference to emergencies services which help them with where you might be,” he said.

“You should always do a trip intention, notifying your loved ones of where you’re going and when you’re planning to come back. If they need to ring triple zero, they can let them know where you intended to park, how long

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Always check for changed conditions or closures at www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-intonature/safety-in-nature/changed-conditionsand-closures before heading out as well to ensure where you are going is safe.

Mr Annal said safety is the most important thing for an enjoyable trip to a national park.

Yarra Ranges National Park 148967 “If you’ve done all your pre-planning, it considerably reduces any risks, to make sure that you do have a fun and enjoyable trip out there,” he said.

“If you can plan your trip, knowing where you’re going, the length and grade, you’ve got all the right gear and you’ve let someone know, then that’ll reduce your safety risks to a minimum.”

Volunteers wanted for Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival

By Callum Ludwig Opportunities are available for locals to get involved and support the delivery of the Yarra Ranges and Lake Mountain Downhill Festivals Festival in March, back for its third successive year.

Allowances will cover food and fuel and free accommodation at minimum is supplied for the night you arrive and the night before you leave (2 free nights) and a free event T-shirt is thrown in the mix as well.

Event Coordinator at Victoria Downhill Julian Sherman said Yarra Ranges Council, the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise and the wider community have really gotten behind the event.

“The fact that they’re coming back and supporting us is really, really impressive to

Riders zoom by in a previous Yarra Ranges Downhill Festival.

Picture: ON FILE say the least because the event has been able to expand with their support, and it’s such an achievement for such a niche sport,” he said.

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“I think it can become a huge part of the local area as a cultural icon alongside the mountain biking and the pump track, and with Covid ending to some degree, we are expecting more international riders this year.”

Riders from Singapore and Canada among others will likely be able to descend Mt Donna Buang for the first time in 2023, with skateboarders, luge and inline skaters to take it on, as well as a new electric skater event.

Mr Sherman said the Yarra Ranges stands out for its accessibility and amazing location.

“It’s a really beautiful part of Australia that a lot of people really don’t get around to going, but it’s incredibly scenic and there’s a great vibe and energy around town, and we are actually hoping to expand events to more

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of the Yarra Ranges in the future,” he said.

“The track itself is also really accessible for beginners, as well as our Lake Mountain track which is specifically for beginners for those who don’t feel ready for Mt Donna Buang. Over the last 10 years, a lot of tracks have gotten more technical, but this is simple and relatively less dangerous and a good entry point for those who want to give downhill racing a go.”

Racers can expect to reach speeds of up to 90km/h coming down from the summit of Mt Donna Buang, while free riders can take it slower should they like.

Full hay bale track protection will once again be in place, with the aim to have plenty of court marshals ready to assist riders. The event will take place from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 March.

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Two male pademelons have moved into the Healesville Sanctuary.

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There’s hope a breeding program could be set up in the future.

Precious pademelon pair A pair of precious, Red-Bellied Pademelons are settling in at Healesville Sanctuary, bouncing between grass tussocks and delighting visitors.

This robust marsupial was once found across south-east Australia; however, their population is now restricted to just Tasmania.

Healesville Sanctuary Pademelon Keeper Louise Tegg said it is the first time this species has called the Sanctuary home for a long time “It’s exciting to have these animals here again. Healesville Sanctuary is the only Zoos Victoria property where you can get a glimpse

of a Pademelon,” Ms Tegg said.

“The male pair are really enjoying their new home after receiving a full health check at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.

“They are becoming bolder, and you’ll often see one of them relaxing by the pond within their big grassy habitat.

“We’re planning to have more Pademelons move in and join the mob. We have our fingers crossed for the possibility of breeding with females in the future.”

Visitors can see the Pademelons on the Woodlands Track. The best time of day to see them is first thing in the morning. Their favourite foods include native shrubs, carrots and corn.

Red-bellied Pademelons can be found extensively across Tasmania. Pademelons belong to the macropod family, which means they are related to Kangaroos and Wallabies. They live in dense vegetation and wet forests that provide shelter.

Threats to this species include, road traffic,

loss of habitat and predation from introduced species. Pademelons don’t have great awareness of cars and are often victims of road trauma-related incidents. One way to minimise the risk of hitting wildlife, is to avoid driving at dusk and dawn when animals are more active.

Zoos Victoria and Healesville Sanctuary visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au Zoos Victoria Members no longer need to book but are required to scan their Membership card to gain entry.

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COMMUNITY DIARY AGM

COMMUNITY DIARY WHAT’S ON AROUND THE VALLEY

The Warburton RSL Sub-Branch annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday 22 Feb at 6.00pm. The meeting will take place at the clubrooms at 3325 Warburton Highway, Warburton. All members and friends are welcome.

Nomination forms for the committee are now available. Friends and supporters who would like to join the RSL and take part in the community programs are welcome. The clubrooms are open on Monday mornings.

Warburton CFA Open Day Elly Hanrahan at COP27 in Egypt.

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Event tell all

By Callum Ludwig Back in November last year, Healesville resident Elly Hanrahan met some of the world’s most important decision-makers at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt.

Ms Hanrahan was there to submit her proposal for a Landscape Rehydration Strategy, having been awarded the six-month Global Voices Freya Phillips National Scholarship which aims to help link young people with key decision-makers.

Ms Hanrahan said it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that she was very grateful for.

“For me, personally, it was a great opportunity to meet other Global Voices scholars for a start, other young people doing really incredible things. In the negotiations, there was so much infighting, and especially in regards to the energy crisis which really put a hold on things and a lot of countries couldn’t agree on some of the things they’d have liked to implement, ”she said.

Probably the highlight for me was getting an hour of Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister’s time, she was really interested in understanding a youth perspective on climate change issues, and in particular, how we could involve young people in COP31 in 2026.” she said.

At COP27, Australia and the Pacific Islands strengthened their push to host COP31, which would be the first Australia has ever hosted. Turkey stands as the main competitor for hosting rights.

Ms Hanrahan said one of the key things she took away from the conference was the wider interest in adopting nature-based solutions, like her rehydration strategy.

“The focus was on on-the-ground projects, which really work with nature instead of against nature. In the past, there’s been a lot of emphasis put on technology-based solutions, like artificial carbon capture and green hydrogen, COP27 did focus on things like green hydrogen, but from the perspective of the nature-based solutions that were being presented by attendees of the conference,” she said.

“Each country had a pavilion and would host events and Australia held a youth engagement panel which I was lucky enough to

be chosen to be on. I spoke about issues with youth engagement and climate change, and also presented my policy idea which was very well received, I had people come up after and congratulate me, as well as a lot of very interesting suggestions, especially from people working in indigenous water management.”

Ms Hanrahan is currently in the process of completing the final draft of her policy, taking into account the feedback from the conference.

Ms Hanrahan is also set to share her experiences with locals at 3pm on Sunday 29 January at the Darron Honey Centre in Healesville and said she wants to show it’s possible for us to make a difference in policy.

“A lot of people have a lot of ideas all the time, and it seems like such a hard path to walk to implement your ideas and make something tangible from the intangible but if you have something that would benefit a lot of people, it’s worthwhile to give it a go and see what happens,” she said.

“There are so many opportunities for young people to get involved in policy, and more and more avenues are opening up every day, especially in environmental policy, because young people are the people who live with the consequences of the decisions made today. I’d encourage as many young people as possible to start to get involved now. Because if you wait it might be too late.”

She is currently speaking with state governments to gauge their interest in trialling her Landscape Rehydration Strategy and to explore how a state government organisation could implement it on the ground, assisted by a federal body. To read more about Ms Hanrahan’s proposal, go here: www.mountainviews. mailcommunity.com.au/news/2022-10-24/ healesville-resident-submitting-proposal-atunited-nations-climate-conference/.

Australia’s standing among the UN on climate action appears to have improved, with no ‘Fossil Of The Day’ awards received in 2022 from the Climate Action Network International (CAN). The awards are given at the end of each day of the conference to the country that is “doing the most to achieve the least” and “doing their best to be the worst” in terms of creating ambitious climate action targets and negotiations. Australia received six in 2021 and the overall ‘Colossal Fossil’ status.

Join the audience for ABC Q&A Join ABC TV’s Q+A audience Monday 13 February live from 9.30pm. A panel of decision makers and commentors will be discussing and debating the issues that are important to you. Participate in the national discussion and watch live TV being put to air.

The ABC will be running a free return bus service from HEALESVILLE to ABC SOUTHBANK STUDIOS - DEPARTING AT APPROX 7.30 PM AND RETURNING AFTER THE SHOW DEPARTING MELBOURNE CBD AT APPROX 10.40PM. Do you want to hop on the bus and join the audience? Here’s what you need to do: Please register your interest at https://www. abc.net.au/qanda/studio-audience and in the last question, Q.15 “How did you hear about us” please write: HEALESVILLE STAR NEWS. The ABC will then be in touch with more details if you are successful in securing a seat on the bus in the audience.

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Warburton CFA is opening up their station to locals to allow them to meet their local brigade members and learn more about what they do.

The Open Day is on Sunday 5 February from 10am to 2pm at the station, 3484 Warburton Highway, Warburton.

There will be a live fire demonstration, a smoke house and plenty of more safety and volunteering information for adults and kids.

Warburton Urban Design Framework discussions Warburton residents have opportunities in February to help guide the direction, design and development of the township with in-person drop-in sessions.

The sessions will be at Mechanics Hall at the Warburton Arts Centre, 3409 Warburton Highway on: Wednesday 1 February 1pm to 5pm Monday 6 February 1pm to 5pm Tuesday 14 February 10am to 2pm Wednesday 22 February 10am to 2pm Online feedback will continue to be taken until Sunday 26 February on www.shaping. yarraranges.vic.gov.au/warburton-urban-design-framework

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Memorial concert for Alec

By Liz Ainsworth A memorial concert was held in late last year for Melbourne teacher, musician and mentor, Alec Doherty who passed away at Holmwood Aged Care in Healesville on 2nd November 2021. Alec was a self taught musician and qualified teacher reaching great heights in his career as a saxophonist and flautist.

Many friends in his long life included Sir Edmond Hilary, the mountaineer and philanthropist, who alongside sherpa Tensing Norgay, were the first mountaineers to reach the summit of Mt Everest. They met when Alec had a seat next to Sir Edmond on a flight from Morocco to Australia.

They shared many common interests including Alec’s love of mountaineering in the Scottish Highlands where he was born, and eventually worked on projects together.

Alec appeared on stage with many famous overseas artists including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr., Judy Garland and Eartha Kitt (the infamous Catwoman) to name a few. He also made a brief appearance in

the movie “On The Beach”. It starred Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner, who put Australia on the world-wide map when a media reporter asked “What do you think of Melbourne?”.

She replied: “I think this is the most perfect place to make a movie about the end of the world”.

Wilbur Wilde one of Melbourne’s favourite musicians and actors was his very first student. Wilbur is best known for his work on Hey Hey It’s Saturday and the founding member of Jo Jo Zip and the Falcons. He also played at Alecs’ 98th “Just in case I don’t make it to 100 birthday party” at Box Hill Golf Club.

His daughter Liz has written a memoir about her father who she describes as beguiling, charing, shameless and eccentric.

The book titled “Swimming for Scotland (or, The Audacity of Hope”), is a moving tribute written with love and tenderness for the man she spent her life trying to know - and in the end knowing much more. Alecs’ wife Ella and his son Alec Jr pre-deceased him.

“Swimming for Scotland” is available at Verso Book Shop, Healesville.

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HOME ON FIVE BLISSFUL ACRES IF you are looking for five blissful pastured acres in the fast-growing Kinglake Ranges, then look no further.

This property offers the best of both worlds promising refined country lifestyle living just 14 minutes to Whittlesea, 30 minutes to Mernda station and 30 minutes to the popular Yarra Glen and Yarra Valley wine region.

The home feels like a cosy country retreat from the moment you step foot inside.

Featuring three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, large family bathroom and two toilets.

With recent kitchen, bathroom and laundry upgrades, there is also open plan living between the large living/lounge room and meals/dining area. The family bathroom consists of double vanity, deep free-standing bath and 900mm shower.

Outside is where the magic happens.

Enjoy entertaining seamlessly between

indoor to outdoor with the large undercover merbau entertainment decking complete with outdoor blinds, perfect for evening barbecues and early morning breakfast overlooking your private oasis.

The acreage property is perfectly suited for equestrian lovers featuring four fully electric fenced paddocks, seasonal dam and 20m x 40m dressage arena.

There is also an unlimited spring water bore for domestic use.

The extensive shedding comprises a four bay 12m x 7m Colorbond shed as well as 7.5m x 7.5m Colorbond shed fit with two 12ft stables and tack room.

This type of acreage if tightly held and hard to find, especially those looking for high quality pasture.

Don’t let this opportunity slip away, contact us today.

We can’t wait to show you through this beautiful property. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21 Amlyn Court, KINGLAKE WEST Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 6 garage Price: $1,200,000 - $1,300,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: William Verhagen 0437 371 969, william@integrityrealestate.com.au, INTEGRITY REAL ESTATE

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SERENE COUNTRY ESCAPE DON’T miss your chance to escape the rat race ... either permanently or even just on the weekends.

This stunning Marysville home sits on the doorstep of the alpine snow fields, which offers benefits for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy leisure activities including hiking, bike riding, snow activities, 4x4 driving and fishing.

Beautifully maintained and sure to impress, 133 Falls Road makes day-to-day life a treat.

An expansive layout showcases a stunning formal living room with stone fireplace, exposed timber trusses, grey box timber floors and built-in cabinets.

Connecting seamlessly, the central kitchen wows with its modern colour palette and blackwood cabinetry, while showcasing quality appliances, built-in coffee machine and spacious walk-in pantry.

Creating a serene sanctuary for busy parents, the spacious master suite boasts a generous walk-in wardrobe, exclusive doublevanity ensuite and double sliding doors to a private deck, while the remaining bedrooms share the large family bathroom with spa bath.

There’s also a convenient mudroom, a flexible study area and separate rumpus room or fourth bedroom.

Boasting appeal, highlights include plantation shutters, air transfer system, double glazed windows, split-systems, underhouse storage, water tank with pump and a remote double lock-up garage.

Outside, all-year fun begins. The wonderful deck is perfect for hosting friends

with a brilliant built in barbecue, spilling onto a shaded backyard featuring ferns and gum trees, the tranquil park-like setting renews the spirit and is a great place to listen to all the sounds that nature has to offer.

The property has a fenced area for pets, while at the rear of the property is the beautiful Stevenson River which features

your own bridge and island.

Sitting on just over an acre (approx.) of land this property has been meticulously designed and developed to be a true one of kind.

With a small giftshop that could easily be converted to a granny flat or home office and a separate 14m x 7.5m (approx.) shed

that features a mezzanine floor, kitchenette, toilet and three-phase power available. All positioned at the front of the property to create privacy and lifestyle options.

This property is currently tenanted until August 2023 - inspections strictly by appointment or attend one of our scheduled open homes. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 133 Falls Road, Marysville, VIC 3779 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 garage Price: $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Inspect: Scheduled Open for Inspections or Private Appointment Contact: Gary Lucas 0407 595 113, FIRST NATIONAL MARK GUNTHER HEALESVILLE

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Healesville 3 Church Street

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Ideally positioned on a garden allotment of over half an acre, is this family home located a short drive to town. The central kitchen with bay window opens to the spacious living area on one side with the dining & family room on the adjoining side. Comprising master with large WIR & ensuite, GDH, evaporative cooling, double carport plus lock up garage/shed.

FOR SALE

This solid character cottage is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for a project to put their own stamp on & make brand new. Set on a low maintenance block & only moments to the main street, in the popular township of Healesville. Ideal holiday let accommodation potential with an array of cafe’s & specialty shops on your doorstep.

FOR SALE

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Healesville 16 Auburn Road

3A 2B 6C

Proudly positioned only moments from Queens Park & the food & wine precinct in the east end, is this fantastic home. Comprising a large, light-filled open planned living zone with the modern kitchen, dining & living area looking out to the private courtyard, master bed with WIR & ensuite, gas ducted heating & split system, established gardens & double garage.

FOR SALE

All the hard work has been done. This immaculate home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, modern kitchen with stone bench tops & master with WIR & ensuite. Other inclusions are GDH & split system heating & cooling. The brilliant outdoor entertaining area leads out to the huge backyard with plenty of room to store the caravan or boat.

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TWO-YEAR-OLD HOME ON LARGE BLOCK THIS home is a real treasure and being only a couple of years old, on over 1000sqm, a very rare find for the area.

If you are looking for a tree change but with a modern twist then look no further.

The spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom home has all the luxuries, with double glazed windows, floating floors, ceiling fans, splitsystem just to name a few.

Everything has been well thought out so you can just move in and enjoy.

The kitchen looks out upon the backyard where you can enjoy all the birdlife that like to visit, the backyard is fully fenced so perfect for the family dogs or kids to explore.

The lounge has a wood fire which does an exceptional job making the home cosy all year round.

The main bathroom has a divine big soak bath to relax in and walk in shower.

Master suite is just that with a large walkin robe through to ensuite.

So much on offer in this home with lots of storage.

Outside has a large double garage with a concrete floor and power.

The property backs onto state forest and just a short stroll to the aqueduct trail, plenty of spots to explore this is a must to inspect for all who enjoy the country fresh air. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Leith Road, McMahons Creek, MCMAHONS CREEK, VIC 3799 Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $570,000 - $610,000 Inspect: 1:30pm-2pm Contact: Contact: Rebecca Doolan 0401 832 068, BELL REAL ESTATE - YARRA JUNCTION. 5967 1277

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38 Riversdale Rd, Yarra Junction

$690,000 - $750,000

28a Douglas Parade, Yarra Junction

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$420,000 - $460,000

Character appeal

Stunning Vacant Land NRZ2 1131m2

This home will surely captivate you with the stylish updates, the spaciousness of the rooms, the high ceilings and the versatility of the usable allotment. A bitumen driveway leads you up to the home and a gated rear yard which offers privacy and a good secure space for the kids and pets to play.

Entering the front door, you are greeted with a wide open hallway, high ceilings and over sized bedrooms. The stunning transformation of the bathroom is one to be envious of with a large walk in shower and freestanding bath, and the open plan kitchen, meals and family living is a bright and spacious zone to enjoy with cozy woodfire. In such a convenient location as this, you can let the kids wander to school, duck down to the Gladysdale bake house for a coffee or a meal or head down to the Warburton trail for a ride. A lovely home which is a pleasure to view and will be a joy to own.

Rare as Hens Teeth! The lucky new owner of this beautiful property with mountain views, fencing, and plans and permits for a gorgeous 4 bedroom home, will have the luxury of a sought after location with primary and high schools in close proximity, and all of the attributes this magnificent Yarra Valley location offers. Beautiful mountains, pristine waterways, access all the delicious foody hubs and of the course the Warburton Trail and the upcoming world class Mountain Bike trails.

Grab this one, build your dream home, or stca you could subdivide and develop.

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MOVE-IN READY HOME NEAR TOWN CENTRE THIS move-in ready residence merely moments from Belgrave village offers the best of Hills living near the heart of town.

Set to a backdrop of serene leafy views on a sizeable 1,211sqm (approx.) natural landscape with single carport and fenced yard, this property is the perfect entryway into this picturesque location.

The western red cedar exterior of this dwelling leads into a freshly refurbished interior ready for new owners.

The open-plan living area boasts stunning outlooks and access to the large deck for entertaining outdoors.

The modern kitchen, equipped with shaker cabinets, generous island, and gas range, will impress the cook of the family with all that is on offer.

With floor to ceiling windows, new wideboard flooring, fresh paint, exposed beams, and quality hydronic heating and split-system heating/cooling for continual comfort, there are a bounty of features here that ensure this is a forever family home.

In addition, the new flooring also flows into the three generous bedrooms with builtin wardrobes and day/night blinds.

The stylish bathroom with soaker tub and laundry with butcherblock bench tops and subway tiles have been updated to perfection.

With the further bonus of an underhouse workshop and abundant storage, this property has been enriched to ensure optimal comfort.

Inspection will impress. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1 Leslie Street, BELGRAVE, VIC 3160 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $720,000 - $780,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Suzie Brannelly 0490 506 910, Brad Conder 0422 639 115, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 20 MAIL

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MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH INTEGRITY IN 2023 2023 has never been a better time to buy. With a high volume of properties going on market and predicted interest rate stabilisation following Reserve Bank meetings this quarter, finding the perfect home to suit your lifestyle and budget is easy.

So, use January to get your finances in order and shop around for a great loan product!

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8/90 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

1/13 View Street, Healesville

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BAY VIEWS, WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN IT really doesn’t get much better than this.

A home designed to capture the stunning views of Cardinia Reservoir and beyond with a deck to settle back on with a glass of the best and enjoy the beauty that surrounds.

The home offers brick and timber construction and has large living areas that show off the view that include lounge with gas log fire as well as an enclosed sunroom that will be your favourite room in the house, bask in the sunlight while you make the most of this incredible view and enjoy special times with family and friends.

A sliding door from this section of the home leads out to the deck where alfresco dining will be a delight in the warmer weather.

The timber kitchen is the hub of the home with dishwasher, hotplates and wall oven and plenty of cupboard space.

All three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, the master with a full ensuite.

A family bathroom complete with a bath services the remaining rooms and has a separate toilet adjoining.

There is a huge amount of under house storage that will cater to the hobbyist, gardener or handyman.

A water tank will assist with your garden and is piped to the kitchen.

The established garden features a variety of flowering ornamentals that are just bursting into bloom, a variety of native specialities and fruit trees as well as a pond and meandering grassed areas.

For those with four legged friends, the rear yard is fully fenced.

A double garage with rear access completes this most desirable property that is situated within walking distance of all that our friendly town has to offer.

Make the most of the best of country living with everything at your fingertips.

The vendors are motivated to sell, inspection is a must. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 14 Bayview Road, EMERALD Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $780,000 - $840,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Brittany Barry 0412 861 094, Gayle Barrot 0408 195 767, BARRY PLANT EMERALD 22 MAIL

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126 Stillwells Deviation, Avonsleigh

14 Bayview Road, Emerald

20 Lisheen Road, Cockatoo

THE VERY BEST OF COUNTRY LIVING ON 5,074M2

BAY VIEWS IN CENTRAL EMERALD ON 1042m2

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GUIDE $660,000-$695,000 INSPECT By Appointment CONTACT Justin Barrot 0438 683 781 Barry Plant Emerald 5968 4522

20 Margaret Road, Avonsleigh

35-37 Rankins Road, Monbulk

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MUCH-LOVED FAMILY HOME WITH APPEAL LOVINGLY cared for by the one family since it was built in 1987, this ranch-style home boasts beautiful timbers, stunning brick feature walls, vaulted timber ceilings and leadlight windows.

Maintained to a high standard throughout it’s 35 years, it is now ready for a new family to enjoy.

Sitting on a gorgeous 1,751m2 block that contains a canopy of mature trees, green lawns and pretty garden beds, there is much to love both inside and out.

Inside, there are three spacious bedrooms, main bathroom and a large open lounge/dining area, easily accessible from the timeless kitchen that boasts cedar panelling, endless bench space and great storage.

Complete with gas ducted heating, air conditioner in main lounge and a charming open fire place, you will always have the temperature under control.

Outside, a sweeping driveway leads to an oversized single carport and a 19m x 4.9m shed at the rear of the property that has been sectioned into three parts and is perfect for tradies, or those who need a large, separate space to pursue their hobbies.

Only a very short walk to Monbulk College or an easy stroll to the local primary school, main street and public transport, this picture perfect property could soon be yours to love and enjoy. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2 Cedar Court, MONBULK, VIC 3793 Description: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 5 garage Price: $690,000 - $750,000 Inspect: Contact Agent Contact: Glenn Chandler 0418 410 689 Sharyn Chandler 0439 882 442, CHANDLER & CO REAL ESTATE 24 MAIL

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We ’ r e h e r e t o h e l p FOR SALE

40 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, BELGRAVE URBAN STYLE ON FAMILY LIVING SCALE

$950,000 - $995,000 5A 3B

Offers Close 1pm Tues Nov 15th (Unless Sold Prior) This fabulous family home perfectly positioned only a short stroll from bustling Belgrave township offers elevated comfort and enviable style. Drought-tolerant landscaped gardens and thoughtfully curated interior design guarantee this property offers beautifully balanced living. This stylish residence offers undeniable appeal for families seeking something uniquely special. Inspection promises to impress. Plan your viewing today.

FOR SALE

$660,000-$720,000

30 Upper Coonara Road, OLINDA

3A 2B 2C

FAMILY STARTER WITH FILTERED VALLEY VIEWS

Staring out over filtered views that take in the nearby Monbulk valley, this three bedroom home is spacious and positioned privately away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Set on a generous 1851m2, elevated block with a stunning array of mature trees, the home boasts an open plan design with an updated kitchen that includes a 900ml stainless steel upright oven plus excellent storage and bench space.

Sam Adamson M 0421 023 760 | E sam@chandlerandco.com.au

Daniel Steen

Sharyn Chandler

M 0434 979 142 | E daniel@chandlerandco.com.au

M 0439 882 442 | E sharyn@chandlerandco.com.au

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31 Jeeves Avenue, KALORAMA PROMISING HOME WITH PICTURESQUE OUTLOOKS

$550,000 - $600,000 3A1B

This peaceful property situated between Kalorama Park and Kalorama Oval is the ideal investment for renovators or first homebuyers seeking a slice of the Dandenong Ranges lifestyle. With beautiful hillside views and a no through road location near bus transport, Central to many local walking tracks, parks and playgrounds this is an opportunity to live someplace special.

FOR SALE

35 Gleghorn Road, KALLISTA

$1,080,000 - $1,180,000

EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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With an extensive list of lifestyle features, this fabulous property offers something special for every member of the family. With bonus elements including a stylish 1-bedroom studio, sealed drive with triple carport and double garage, fruit orchard, and paddock with picturesque Warburton Ranges views, this is an exceptional opportunity not to be missed, plan your viewing today.

Brad Conder M 0422 639 115 | E brad@chandlerandco.com.au

Brad Conder

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M 0490 506 910 | E suzie@chandlerandco.com.au

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By Callum Ludwig Healesville Soccer Club has secured an exciting new partnership with A-League side Melbourne City to encourage more young players to become soccer stars.

Junior players who register before 31 January will receive free entry to six Melbourne City home games, with opportunities also available to be a mascot and play on the field at halftime.

Healesville SC President Suzanne Tyzack only 10-15 clubs around Victoria get the opportunity to get involved in the City Club Platinum Program.

“Throughout the season two of the women’s players and the men’s players will come to a training session as well, and last year we had every member turn up bar three for that,” she said.

“All the kids got to ask questions and talk about football, and our coaches will get a coach-to-coach session this year as well. It’s a way of providing soccer pathways and we’ve got some really skilled and enthusiastic kids playing out here.”

Last year, star right winger and Socceroo Andrew Nabbout and talented young attacking midfielder Luke Oresti came to Healesville SC to check out the skills on show and dish out signatures aplenty.

Other offers through the partnership also include all juniors being invited to Casey Fields to participate in a Festival Day during 2023 and City Football Schools tasters including a chance for up to 20 Junior Players between the ages of 4 and 14 to participate in a complimentary MCFC “City Football Schools” class.

Ms Tyzack said it can often be hard for Healesville players to see their favourite players in action due to the over an hour drive to AAMI Park, especially for night games.

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“It’s something we want to offer to them, to give them access to the professionals and inspire them to think about playing soccer in the future and improving their skills, driving them to choose it as a sport they play for a lifetime,” she said.

“It adds to the community feel within the club and is something we can offer that perhaps others can’t. A lot of kids come and go in all sporting clubs, but we want to encourage them to stay and some of these juniors will be with our club for the next six or seven years and maybe even play seniors.”

With the return of their women’s and senior men’s team last year, the Healesville Soc-

from players and parents to volunteer for the club,” she said.

“The Healesville Futsal Club has also been very valuable, running tournaments at Healesville High School and a Little Strikers session on Saturday mornings for four to six-year-olds, I think we are seeing a big community drive towards soccer in general, because of what both clubs are doing.”

The first junior training session begins on Thursday 2 February, while the senior players started on Wednesday 18 January at Queens Park before they head back to the Don Road Sporting Complex in February.

cer Club is aiming to have a record number of teams in 2023. They are aiming to bring in a second men’s side, expand their women’s team and encourage any juniors to sign up, with anyone welcome to come down and join a preseason training.

Ms Tyzack said they are hoping for a healthy increase in numbers.

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Lots ahead

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Yarra Glen junior cricketers on the MCG.

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Premiers at the G

By Renee Wood Yarra Glen Cricket Club’s 2022 under 14 premiership team was treated to a special trip to the MCG to do a lap of honour and watch the big bash game.

Players and club members were invited by Cricket Australia with all recent junior premiership teams given the same special reward.

Coach Travis Gloury said it was a fantastic opportunity.

“It’s probably really a once in a lifetime thing for a lot of people to be able to do a lap of honour on the MCG, the kids were pretty excited,” Mr Gloury said.

The team won their premiership last March after going into the finals undefeated. Mr Gloury said it’s a great win that gives the young

players focus for future cricketing.

“They’re at that age where they need to feel they’ve achieved for their confidence and their self-esteem, not just for cricket but life in general, so it’s a great thing and gives them something to focus on too,” he said.

The opportunity also gave the players and club a boost as the club continues to navigate their season with flood damaged facilities.

The pavilion and indoor training nets are still out of action due to flooding in November last year.

Vice-President Jordan Bain said the training facilities had a river running through it for around five weeks, while the pavilion was flooded twice.

“The damage to both facilities was fairly significant,” Mr Bain said.

Mr Bain said as works begin, more issues are being discovered and this is all happening during the middle of their season.

“It couldn’t have come at worst time of the year, where you’re leading into the back end of the year and you’re relying on trades, insurance companies, council to make things happen at a really, really busy time of the year, so progress has been slow, but progress is happening.”

The club’s expecting they won’t have any use of the pavilion for the remainder of the season but could return to the training nets in February.

The club thanked MP Aaron Violi and MP Cindy McLeish for supporting their travel to the game through the hiring of a bus.

Firstly, a reminder to those wishing to join or try Pony Club out, membership years are now January – December, information can be found on the PCA Just Go website, including contact details for all our fantastic local clubs.

“Come Try Memberships” are a great way to try out club rally days to see if Pony Club is right for you before making the financial commitment of a full year’s membership.

It’s important that everyone learns correct care and procedures when coming in to the horse world.

Pony Club encourages all aspects of horse health, care and education in a great social environment.

Lots of events are coming up again, entries are now closed for the Yarra Valley Toyota Seville Pony Club Horse Trials an Wandin Park, good luck to all local riders competing, great competition to watch so head on out to support everyone February 4 and 5.

Healesville Amateur Racing Club have two picnic races coming up, Saturday 4 February and Saturday 25 March.

Yarrambat Pony Club are hosting the Horseland PCV State Dressage and Show-jumping Championships 25 and 26 February, congratulations to those who qualified, and good luck to all.

Upper Yarra ARC Dressage and Combined Training Day will be at Wesburn Park on 5 March, entries through Event Secretary.

Pheonix RC are holding their Dressage Jackpot at Wesburn Park 12 March, entries through Event Secretary.

Everyone’s favourite, the Horseland Wandin International Horse Trials is back at Wandin Park 17 and 18 March, if you aren’t entering, get down for a look and cheer on our local riders, always a great weekend.

Pink stumps coming up Seville Pony Club trials fundraise for flood works

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By Callum Ludwig The Seville Pony Club is hosting their annual horse trials on the weekend of 4 and 5 February, with an extra focus on fundraising efforts to help the club recover from the flooding in Seville in 2022.

The trials are the club’s biggest event of the year, bringing together riders of all ages and skills, from five years old to mature age riders.

Club Treasurer Katie Gray said there is just a bit of added pressure on their fundraising efforts this year.

“The floods meant we lost quite a lot of sand from the rain, which we’ve had to replace and we then have to pay to have it spread out to cover all the areas where it was lost into the local creek and redo some drainage as well,” she said.

“Our kids obviously love their horse riding and we’ve had such a tough spring and winter where we weren’t able to do a lot of cross country jumping which the kids will love, and the Pony Club provides such a great community and family atmosphere.”

The event will be the first time for many riders to jump cross country in many months, with the club cross country course unusable for much of 2022 due to the excessive rain and most horse riding events ended up being cancelled.

Ms Gray said the dressage and show jumping events will likely be held on the Saturday, with cross country on Sunday.

“We’ll have little tiny kids on tiny little ponies practicing really low-level jumps right up to open sections which you can be of any age to enter, with the top levels of the Pony Club at Wandin park which is just up mailcommunity.com.au

Maddy and her horse Leo are leaping with excitement for the trials.

Picture: CALLUM LUDWIG the road for us and an amazing venue,” she said.

“It’s a beautiful place to sit and watch the cross country and the show jumping and everyone is welcome to come to watch as well, it’s a great spectator sport.”

The event will be hosted at Wandin Park 305 Victoria Road, Gruyere with trade stands, catering, overnight accommodation and entertainment all offered and plenty of support from local sponsors such as Yarra Valley Toyota.

Ms Gray said it’s also great to have seen the Seville Pony Club’s membership steadily increasing.

“I think it’s a great sport for children because it teaches them a certain amount of responsibility and courage and helps make them a bit more resilient after the tough few years we’ve had,” she said.

“It gets them outside and they are able to really challenge themselves and set themselves goals and achieve them whilst working with a sometimes unpredictable partner in their horse.”

The Yarra Junction Cricket Club’s Pinks Stumps High Tea is returning after a year’s hiatus in support of the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Stumps Day. The McGrath Foundation was established in 2005 by legendary Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and his wife Jane McGrath, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 at the age of 31. Jane McGrath later suffered from metastasis (when cancer formed in one part of the body moves to another) in her bones and brain before she died in 2008 aged 42.

Tamna Bomford is organising YJCC’s Pink stumps event and said the last event they were able to hold in 2021 made $1500 for the cause.

“We’ve been doing it for many years, and for our little club, it has been really well supported and makes for a great day. It keeps getting better and better so we hope we can kick it up a gear and raise even more money,” she said.

“It’s also a chance to invite and recognise the ladies, though everyone is welcome. We’ve got a fantastic women’s team now that has started in the last few years and they are doing really well,” she said.

Adult and children’s tickets are available for YJCC’s High tea: $20 for high tea and complimentary champagne for adults and $10 for party food and a complimentary soft drink for kids. Tickets can be bought here: www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=998274&fb clid=IwAR2b00pChmxfPqxEDt5irRgfKFDE6R Wv2cx3e5VkfNLiOob-mX1xD_v13EQ. Ms Bomford said she doesn’t think there’s anyone involved in cricket or any sport that hasn’t been touched at some point by breast cancer.

“Whether they know someone or have had it themselves, we are all affected. The aim is to fund 250 nurses by 2025, and we’re pretty happy to be a part of that goal,” she said.

“We have had quite a few people come that aren’t involved with the club but are either breast cancer survivors or it’s a cause close to

The clubrooms at Yarra Junction were adorned with pink at the last High Tea in 2021.

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Pink hats and stumps for the day. their heart, and they’re happy to come along and support in any way they can.”

The Pink Stumps Day effort is aiming to help ensure breast cancer patients can be cared for by McGrath Breast Care Nurses, who have expert knowledge, personal care and compassion and offer it free and without a referral from diagnosis right through treatment.

The YJCC Pink Stumps High Tea will be held on Saturday 4 February at the Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve from 1pm to 4pm, while the 1st XI game is on. Pink stumps will be used on the ground, players will wear pink hats and the ground and clubrooms will be decorated for the event.

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Close to unbeaten

By Chris Handasyde Under 10 Healesville v Seville – by Owen Morcombe After an enjoyable Xmas break had by all the U10s took on Seville 1 at Don Road. Seville won the toss and elected to bat, It was noticeable that the kids had worked on their bowling skills over the break with a combined total of 8 wickets, single wicket takers were Rory Jackson, Reggie Morcombe, Felix McMahon, Alby Gotch, Harry Muller and Milo Jackson.

And once again with a superb bowling display, Eli Keath took 3/4 and just missed out on a hat trick. Everyone batted well with double figures for Eli Keath 16, Alby Gotch 13 and Reggie Morcombe with 10.

Under 12-9 Healesville 2/195 defeated Montrose 4/56– by Adam Keath A small team of 7 depleted by holiday plans travelled to Montrose on Friday night. Batting first and obviously inspired by watching BBL over the break the boys played some attacking cricket finishing on 2-195 of Healesville’s 23 overs. Louis Keath with 43n.o. (including 5 sixes), Finn Coleman 29, Ryder Hudson 25 and Gus Morcombe 22 were the main contributors with the bat. The smaller team meant they all had a few more overs than normal and they all bowled well. Not giving the Montrose team many opportunities to score, keeping them to 4-56. Cruz Augello took two wickets in successive balls and the other two wickets were taken by Manny Winrow and Gus Morcombe. A game played in great spirits by both teams.

Under 12-4 Healesville 1/128 defeated by Hoddles Creek 4/130 The 12-4’s started off the year batting first and got off to a flyer against Hoddles Creek with Taylor Caldicott smashing a couple of boundaries off the first over to set the scene for hopefully a good total. With excellent contributions from Summer Caldicott, Raff Morcombe, Endo Gotch, Monty Forbes, and Tully Ellis, the team scored 128 after 23 overs. With Healesville’s turn to bowl, unfortunately, the Hoddles Creek opening pair started very well and put themselves in a winning position.

However, with wickets from Summer, Henry Harding, Endo, and Raff they put themselves back in the game with a winning chance. With an over to go Hoddles Creek needed 6 runs to win and the game was in the balance. In the sides previous meeting, Healesville won on the last ball of the innings and unfortunately this time the roles were reversed with a quick single at the end of the over giving Hoddles Creek an exciting win.

Under 14 Healesville 4/152 defeated Hoddles Creek 4/89 – by Liam English Good batting performance from Darcy English making 30 and Eli Prentice making 25 to set a defendable total. Great bowling from Charlie Jarratt getting 1 wicket for 13 runs and Bram Tesseyman getting 1 wicket for 8 runs.

Healesville Cricket Club results. Picture: ON FILE Under 16 Healesville 6/124 defeated Koonung Heights 63 Playing at Queens Park, Healesville batted first and built a respectable total of 6/124 with Blake Rallis 22*, Riley Cameron 24*, Lucas Parker 14*, Tyler Braden 13* and Denzel Parson 10* all batting well and retiring after their 25 balls. The opposition was never in the run chase thanks to great bowling from Leonard Robinson 4/8 off 4 overs and Ethan Nikcevich 3/1 from 8 balls.

Seniors 1st XI – Healesville 204 defeated by Warranwood 8/273 – by Josh Handasyde This week the Bloods returned to Queens Park for the second week of its two-day match against Warranwood with the Bloods requiring 274 for victory off the 80 overs. The Bloods started in the worst possible fashion with Handasyde getting caught at 3rd slip for 4 runs before Max Wallace was caught behind for 3 leaving the Bloods at 2/11. Ash Hamer joined Brenton Damrow at the crease and was able to rebuild to get to the drinks break without further damage with the Bloods being 2/49 at the 20-over mark. Damrow was then dismissed for a well-made 29 which then meant Ash Hamer and skipper Kris Andersen were at the crease and the pair went at building a partnership as the Bloods passed 100 with Andersen and Hamer putting the bad balls away. Then Andersen was bowled by leg spinner Fowlers for 37 leaving the Bloods 4/126 with Luke Chandler joining the not-out Hamer at the crease. Chandler landed some heavy blows before being caught at cover for 22 and when Hamer was bowled around his legs for 52 the Bloods chances decreased dramatically. The wickets continued to tumble with the Bloods eventually getting bowled out for 204 with Dan Hughes for Warranwood the

pick of the bowlers with figures of 6/42 off 20 overs with 7 maidens. The Bloods are due to face Croydon Ranges away next week in what is a must-win match.

Seniors 2nd XI – Healesville 5/125 defeated Mount Evelyn 109 – by Ethan Nikcevich On a sunny day at the hidden-away ground at Mount Evelyn Reserve, Mount Evelyn won the toss and elected to bowl. A fast start was put to an end by Scott Fawdry after he got one to cut back in and take Finch’s off stump, Darcy English took a blinder one-handed catch off his own bowling to have the home side 3/28 and in shambles. Riley Cameron took 2 brilliant catches on the boundary to dismiss dangerous batsmen Chris Doyle for 7. Brodie Grace finished with 3 wickets, Darcy, Scott and Riley with 2 each.

Riley Cameron (21) and Ben Wallace (32*) got Healesville off to a strong start as they looked to chase down the small total of 109 on a small ground before Riley was dismissed, a quick flurry of wickets before Scott Fawdry combined with Ben Wallace to steady the innings before Zach Fawdry blasted a fast 35* including 20 off one over, Ben Wallace retired to give young Denzel Parsons (4*) a chance to finish the game as Healesville won their fifth game with a convincing win over Mount Evelyn.

Seniors 3rd XI – Healesville 7/143 defeated Ainslie Park 107 Healesville won the toss and batted first. Solid contributions from Dave Plunkett 29, Vinnie Plunkett 30*, Blake Rallis 19 and Jimmy Schutz 18 allowed Healesville to build a defendable total of 143 from 36 overs. Ainslie Park was off to a strong start, not losing their first wicket until the score was 41. That’s when the Blake Rallis show began. With his dad, Peter “rowdy” Rallis wicket keeping and taking 2 of his catches, young Blake took 6/15 from 7 overs that included a hattrick and a missed hattrick. Great effort Blake Rallis. Bailey Rutley played a supporting role and took 2/21 as Healesville bowled out Ainslie Park for 107.

Seniors 4th XI – Healesville 7/205 defeated South Croydon 5/174– by Adam Keath The Healesville fourths hosted the South Croydon fifths at Wesburn on Saturday. Winning the toss and batting first Healesville posted 7/205. With four sets of father/sons in the team, it was the Bradens who set the scene, Grant with a quick 53 (retired) and Tyler a composed, patient 20 giving Healesville a great start. Some hitting with Owen Morcombe 53 (retired) and Peter Coster 39 was complemented by a nice steady strikesharing 14 n.o. by Cooper Bell at the other end. When it came time to bowl, Healesville struggled to take wickets but managed to restrict them to 5/174 coming home with the win. The best bowling performances were from Raff Morcombe 1/12 off 5, Peter Coster 1/15 off 3, Cooper Bell 1/23 off 3, Tom Robinson taking his first wicket for the year with 1/21 off 2 and Tyler Braden 1/30 off 4.

Team captains test out their capabilities

By Ian Callen RACV’s Thursday Competition day allowed team captains the opportunity to test the capabilities of their respective playing lists.

Enthusiasm for the upcoming tournament is through the roof; evidenced by the unusually high number of members staying on well after play, discussing golf.

Had the four points been on offer Thursday, Team Rael and Riddell would have shared them; their top six scorecards returned 210 stableford points, with Team Nicholson 10 in arrears.

The result was not lost on ‘Nicholson’ Captain Laurie Tormey who immediately engaged long time confidant Tony Druitt as team ‘Statistician’ to discuss strategy before the final ‘Australia Day’ practice round next week.

The Team Tournament series will tee off Thursday 2 February.

To celebrate the opening of the tournament, two golfing stalwarts, affectionately named; Alan ‘Harley’ Davidson and Ralph ‘Evil’ Keable will compete to decide who’s golfing trike is the quickest.

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Steward Max McIntosh immediately intervened declaring; Keable’s cart will have to carry an extra bucket of sand.

Practice results for Team Riddell: Steve Cubela (38) Max McIntosh (37), Mark Donovan (36), David Hutchins (35), Malcolm Moore 32 and Rennie Mathieson (32).

Practice results for Team Rael: Rob Johnston (39), Greg Urquhart (38), Steve Oates (36), Kennith Emslie (33), Peter Henry and Ian McMinn (32).

Practice results for Team Nicholson: Ian Callen (41), Alan Davidson (34), Jan O’Brien (32), Laurie Tormey (31), Geoff Hopkins (32) and Tony Druitt (31).

This weeks Alba Paloma ‘vouchers’ went to the playing list of ‘Team Nicholson’ congratulations to you all.

A captains meeting will be held Thursday to discuss a proposal to ensure all members (no matter the preferred playing day) are given the opportunity to participate in the Team Golf Tournament if they choose.

A second draft can now be expected in order to finalise playing lists by 6:30pm Wednesday 1 February.

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Alan ‘Harley’ Davidson on his golf trike ready for another round.

Picture: SUPPLIED tice putting green to the clubhouse. Peter Doyle will act as the ‘Starter’ tossing a coin to decide who will start first and Dickie Taylor will be in charge of the stop watch at the Clubhouse finish line.

As talk of the time trial began to circulate amongst members, it wasn’t long before bets were being placed and eventually; discussion lead to a protest being lodged. It was claimed that ‘Evil’ was the lighter of the two and as such his electric cart wouldn’t be under equal load.

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Wandin pick up one

By Bryce Edwards Eager after the Christmas break, Wandin Womens took on Templeton at Templeton Reserve to kick off 2023. Winning the toss, Wandin headed out to bowl opening with both Olivia Edwards and Jacqui Lowrie. Edwards kicked off the first over with a wicket on the third ball, starting a quick pace for Wandin’s attack. Holding steady at the drinks break, Templeton’s came back strong, but collective wickets from Nyree George (1/25 off 7), Tangi Clancy (2/28 off 5) and 2 more from Edwards (3/19 off 7) saw the dismissal of 8 more wickets leaving Templeton on 171, chasing 172 for the win.

Sky Wilson and Belinda Cuddon came in to face the opening bowling of Templeton, with their steady partnership broken as Wilson was dismissed early. Charlotte Edwards came in and was able to bat alongside many, as she retired not out on 52 shortly after drinks.

The intent from Dionne Wilson (13), Tangi Clancy (4) and all the further batswomen allowed the match to stay alive, and despite Edwards coming back in and making a further 9 runs (61), Wandin was unable to take the win today. The group effort was amazing and all learnt will be taken on next week! Good job girls and Officer is next week at home!

Wandin Vs South Warrandyte Round 9 21/1/23 Wandin 1st would play south Warrandyte.

With Wandin only just in the top four it was a must-win game and would be a tough battle with 3 main 1’s players out.

Wandin’s Captain David Thorne would win the toss and choose to bat.

With Wandins openers in Rod Aitken not playing this game, Bryce Edwards would step into his shoes.

Bryce did well with a hard-fought 22 but with Wandin losing wickets often, they would post a total of 8/154 with some nice hitting towards the end from David Marshall and Daniel Trembath.

With a small but defendable total, Wandin bowlers would have to ball well.

Daniel Trembath would get Wandin off to a great start with a wicket in his first over and eventually taking 4 wickets, but South Warrandyte batted well and was too good on a day, chasing down Wandin’s total with 5 overs to spare.

Wandin 3rd XI vs Powelltown Having won the toss, Wandin chose to bowl first on a very warm Saturday and a very fast outfield. Powelltown, second on the ladder, got on with it and made a very impressive start to the game, only losing their first wicket in the sixth over to be 1/40. With runs coming at a very steady rate on a very fast outfield, Powelltown at drinks would be 2/86 after 18 overs. With wickets or a slowing run rate, Wandin fought really hard to do both.

With a never give up attitude that has slowly grown throughout the season, Wandin was able to restrict Powelltown to 6/180. A massive congratulation too goes to Cooper Kneebone for taking his first senior wicket.

J Kneebone 3/35, M Kogelmann 1/17, J Polido 1/26 G McRorie 35no, B Norman 25, D Anderl 25 Wandin’s turn to bat and all they had to do was bat in partnerships and bat the overs out, the game could have gone either way. Wandin had an excellent start but unfortunately lost their first wicket in the third over at 1/20. With the next partnership only six overs, the scores were moving along at a rapid rate to be 2/70 in the 9th over. The scores moved along quite well to be 4/98 at drinks, and what Wandin needed was a decent partnership, which they got with the next wicket coming at 5/140 and they were able to cruise to victory with six overs to spare and finish on 5/194.

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Warburton golf results

By Ron Hottes

Saturday’s Team 2 showing off their great win.

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In excellent form

By Ian Milgate Both Saturday sides had a day out showing their opponents how it’s done.

Team 1 needed to win against F.T.G to stay in the middle of the pack and won they did beating F.T.G by 56 shots 97 - 41.

Steve Graham, John Clark, Mick Featherstone, Rob Ayres 24 - 10 Mark Hoffman, Colin Lowe, John Howard, John Sinnett 25 - 12 Mark Ward, Steve Bulled, Brad Chandler, Chris Hawting 25 - 9 Adrian Beales, Bob Brown, Robyn Turville, James Beales 23 - 10 Team 2 played away at Croydon with a full team for a change and they needed to put a strong performance together to stay on top of

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the ladder, and they did beating Croydon by 56 shots 89 - 33.

Wally Mays, Ian Milgate, Karl Tok, Ted Upton 34 - 12 Russell Smith, Rob Broadhurst, Colin Jarvis, Judy Veermann 21 - 14 Mike Adams, Effie Laban, Glenda Graham, Gerda Otto 34 -7 A great effort by everyone so keep up the good work and we will be in the finals.

Tuesday Pennant Team 1 Healesville played away at Mooroolbark and knew it was going to be a tough game to win as they were sitting on top of the ladder.

Wally Mays’ rink had a good result but the other two rinks weren’t quite up to it, going down by 23 shots, 45 to 68.

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· Wally Mays, Mark Ward, Effie Laban, Russell Smith 22 - 16 · Steve Graham, Bob Brown, Hilda Gurney, Gerda Otto 16 = 21 · Robyn Turville, Robert Ayres, Brad Chandler, Steve Bulled 7 - 31 Team 2 played at home against Croydon and needed the win to stay up near the top of the ladder, and to their credit under very hot conditions, they had a convincing win by 34 shots 78 - 44.

Gerry Gomers, Anne Holland, Karl Tok, Len Stewart 23 - 16 Mike Adams, Rob Broadhurst, Glenda Graham, Judy Veermann 26 - 14 Len Cosson, Damian Key, Colin Jarvis, Jodi Ward 29 - 14

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Wednesday 18 January: No competition on this day due to inclement weather.

TWILIGHT With much improved weather and conditions to deal with than the previous day, there were always going to be some superb results posted.

None was more impressive than Andrew-Gill’s 21 points. Andy has bragging rights in the Gill clan at least for a week.

The unlucky R/up on the day was James-Stewart, who accumulated 20 points, a good enough score to see Jimmy declared the winner on most other occasions. Balls extended to 15. NTP’s were taken out by “Bomber” Campbell, (12th), Jack-Sheehan, (15th) and for a super second shot on the 17th, RogerMataele goes home with that prize, Saturday 21 January: PAR - Ian-Garside doesn’t play all that often on a Saturday, but when he does he makes the most of it.

On this day, his stunning +5 won him the top A-Grade voucher. Great score, Junior!

The A-Grade R/up, Simon-Spenceley, won that voucher, on a c’back, with a +2.

Mr. “Evergreen”, Ossie-McClay, was the B-Grade winner, with another +5 score.

What a legend he is. Clearly, the handicapper needs to catch up with Ossie and soon.

Peter-Whitehead was fairly unlucky, because his +4 was also a seriously good result. The ball rundown for both grades got to -2. There were no Saturday NTP results available at this time. All members are looking forward to the Big Australia-Day event next Thursday. If you intend to play, then book in FAST, because spots are filling up rapidly! A great day is assured for all.

Players sharpen their focus

By Peter Brennan

Warburton bowls on the greens against Boronia.

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Two out of three for Warby

By Garry Lewis Two victories out of three pennant matches was the positive taken out of this week’s games.

The weekend Warburton 1 side played away against Montmorency 1 and fought back into the game several times before finally going down overall, 95 shots to 78.

Rink scores were as follows: C. Neale 18/ 22; T. Appleton 13/ 30; A. Donohue 18/ 29 And C. Lord 29/ 14.

They play Yarraville/ Footscray 2 at home this weekend still determined to record another victory.

Warburton 2 played Boronia 3 away on a superb grass green. The Burras had a slight overall lead at the break before the home side lifted to lead by seven shots with two ends to play. The Burras never gave up and a 13 shot advantage in the last two ends saw them record a thrilling victory, 80 shots to 74.

Rink Scores were P. Summers 29/ 9; G. Lewis 27/ 14; G. Wynd 11/ 18 and S. Darwall 13/ 33.

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leading up to the finals.

The Midweek team played Upwey Tecoma 1 at home in hot conditions and kept their place in the top four by winning 58 shots to 43.

Rink scores were G. Walsh 16/ 22; S. Lord 21/ 11 and S. Freestone 21/ 10. They play Croydon 2 away this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Triples Competition recommences this week with a series of double headers to make up for lost time due to poor weather conditions before the break.

All positions are now filled for the Club’s PINK DAY Triples Tournament, sponsored

by Professionals Real Estate, to be held on Sunday 12 February 2023 from 12 midday.

All proceeds to go towards the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The club continues to welcome any new or beginning members to join our small but progressive community club.

Social Bowls continues to be played on Mondays from 12 midday with excellent numbers regularly participating.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

GO BURRAS!

As summer enters it’s peak the finals draw closer, options become narrower, and Yarra Junction Bowling Club sharpens it’s focus.

The midweek competition resumed last Tuesday after the Christmas break, and Yarra Junction hosted Eastwood Golf on another hot hot day.

Home ground advantage is significant and it is hard to imagine two greens more different than Eastwood’s slow grass green and Junction’s slick fast synthetic.

But nothing can be taken for granted, as both clubs seek to understand the nuances of the other’s home turf.

It was a good match and Eastwood took it up to Junction with close scores throughout. In the end Junction won two rinks and the third was an exciting draw, with Yarra Junction consolidating third position on the ladder. With hopes of a top two finish and a home final, they have everything to play for.

It is the weekend competition where Junction have their backs against the wall after a good start to the season followed by a string of bad losses.

In a quirk of fixturing deja-vu Eastwood had

to return on Saturday, having got their eye in the previous Tuesday.

The conditions were good, hot but not too hot, very little breeze and no excuses available.

Junction was ready, with a home ground loss not to be considered. They went out to an early lead and extended it throughout the match, winning all four rinks by a considerable margin.

The relief at being on the winners side of the ledger was palpable, and although the path to the finals is torturous and depends on other results, still it is possible.

There was also a bankers match against Warburton, where those not selected play each other. The term is an arcane bowling word, unconnected to financial institutions, and the club thanks those Warburton players who took part. The match was won by Yarra Junction.

Barefoot Bowls continues with great success, with a large turnout filling the green.

Come down at 6.30 on Friday, for a very pleasant evening’s entertainment. Equipment and instruction is available, with music, a sausage sizzle, and a reasonably priced bar.

Make the most of summer before winter returns. Information on the club’s website and Facebook page, or just turn up.

Yarra Junction facing off against Eastwood in the Saturday pennant.

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